Moving to Malawi from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Venezuela to Malawi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Venezuela 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lilongwe averages 75°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to Malawi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
MW
20.2

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
MW
0.5

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
MW
0.2t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Malawi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
MW
17.5%

Venezuela performs better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
MW
$1,700

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
MW
33.4

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Malawi leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Caracas Lilongwe
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Malawi has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE MW
Population 29,789,730 20,794,353
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Spanish Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171