Top expat cities

Malawi

Mzuzu

#3 Top 5 cities

Mzuzu is a quieter northern base with a milder climate, better suited to low-key long-term living than career-focused expat life.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 21°C aΕΎ 27°C

Night: 10°C aΕΎ 17°C

Climate

Higher elevation brings milder temperatures than in the south of the country.

Distance to the sea

520 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

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

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment