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title: "Malawi for digital nomads: Lilongwe and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/malawi
description: "Malawi for remote workers: Lilongwe scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (44/100). Malawi has no digital-nomad visa. Sources…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Malawi for digital nomads: Lilongwe and the numbers behind it (2026)

Lilongwe is the only city in Malawi in the dataset and scores 44/100 under balanced weights. Malawi has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Malawi, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Lilongwe | 44 | — | 8.4 | Very low costs; Friendly and English-speaking | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lilongwe |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 1.9 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 63th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 52/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 62.5 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.517 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 30 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 30 days visa-free |
| UK | 30 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Malawi yet.

## FAQ

### Is Malawi good for digital nomads?

Lilongwe scores 44/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 959 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and climate; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Malawi for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Malawi yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Malawi have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Malawi without a visa?

US passport: 30 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 30 days visa-free. UK passport: 30 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Malawi has the fastest internet?

Lilongwe, with a measured median download of 8.4 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Malawi?

Malawi records 1.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 63th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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