Top expat cities

Malawi

Lilongwe

#1 Top 5 cities

Lilongwe is the strongest choice for diplomatic, nonprofit, and development-sector residents, with the most predictable expat setup in the country.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 23°C až 30°C

Night: 11°C až 20°C

Climate

Tropical savanna climate with a more pleasant dry season and a warm rainy summer.

Distance to the sea

470 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇿🇦South Africans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality