Malawi

Zomba

#4 Top 5 cities

Zomba is a smaller university and historic town with a pleasant climate, but limited professional infrastructure for foreigners.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 21°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 10°C aΕΎ 18°C

Climate

Higher elevation softens the worst heat and makes the city more comfortable for a longer stay.

Distance to the sea

430 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

3/10

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
  • students
  • Retirees
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment