Top 5 expat cities in
Malawi
Generated: 2026-10-16
Country overview
- Malawi's expatriate landscape is concentrated in diplomacy, development work, education, healthcare, and tourism. Evidence is strongest for Lilongwe and Blantyre and thinner for smaller cities; infrastructure, fuel availability, and prices can change quickly.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Natural disaster resilience | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Lilongwe | 7.4/10 | 4/10 | 5/10 | 30°C | 550 km | 3/10 |
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| #2 Blantyre | 7.4/10 | 4/10 | 3/10 | 31°C | 310 km | 3/10 |
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| #3 Mzuzu | 8/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 27°C | 720 km | 3/10 |
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| #4 Zomba | 8/10 | 5/10 | 3/10 | 28°C | 325 km | 3/10 |
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| #5 Nkhata Bay | 8/10 | 5/10 | 4/10 | 31°C | 690 km | 2/10 |
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Religions
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Christianity77.4 %
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Islam13.8 %
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Other religions5.6 %
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No religion2.1 %
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Traditional folk religions1.1 %