Moving to Malawi from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uzbekistan to Malawi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Malawi, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
MW
20.2

Uzbekistan performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
MW
0.5

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
MW
0.2t

Malawi performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
MW
17.5%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Malawi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
MW
$1,700

Uzbekistan performs better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
MW
33.4

Uzbekistan performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lilongwe Rain: 50.7 in/yr (1289 mm)
75° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Tashkent Lilongwe
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan and Malawi. To live, work, or study long-term in Malawi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malawi's immigration authority.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uzbekistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Malawi.
Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Malawi passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malawi?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malawi: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malawi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Uzbekistan?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Malawi compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ MW
Population 31,104,937 20,794,353
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +998 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112