WHY STAY IN Lilongwe
A quiet African capital with Lake Malawi within reach.
Lilongwe offers a calm, green, low-cost African capital with diplomatic services, mild weather, and access to Malawi’s lakes and wildlife.
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COST OF LIVING
Monthly Budget Min.
Monthly Budget Max.
Average Rent (1BR)
Food Cost
Transport Cost
Coworking Cost
Utilites Cost
Gym Cost
$1200
$2800
$700
$330
$100
$80
$110
$35
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CLIMATE
Avg. Summer Temp.
Avg. Winter Temp.
Humidity
Rain
Sunshine
22.2
17.2
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Low
High
Climate Notes
VISA
Visa Status
Visa Type
Long Stay Possible
e-Visa, No Visa Required 90
Malawi Tourist eVisa or Business Entry
Limited
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Lilongwe is Malawi’s administrative capital and a low-rise, spread-out city divided between the old town, government districts, residential areas, and shopping centers. It is quieter than most African capitals, with leafy neighborhoods, a mild plateau climate, and a substantial NGO and diplomatic community. Remote work is possible from better homes and offices, but public transport, healthcare depth, internet reliability, and power supply remain limited. Lilongwe suits development professionals, consultants, researchers, and slow travelers using the city as a base for wider Malawi.
Lilongwe
Malawi / Africa
6.88
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Internet
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Climate
Healthcare
: Moderate
: Average Speed
: Moderate
: e-Visa, No Visa Required
: Mild
: Average
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