Places · Malawi
The best places to live in Malawi
Arcadia scores 5 places in Malawi, from Blantyre at about $750 a month to Lilongwe at about $1,000. 5 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 2/5.
The standouts in Malawi
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 5 places Arcadia scores in Malawi, not the whole country.
All 5 places in Malawi
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Malawi?
Across the 5 places Arcadia scores in Malawi the median is about $900 a month for one person, from Blantyre at around $750 to Lilongwe at around $1,000. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Malawi?
Blantyre, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 5 places Arcadia scores in Malawi, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Malawi has the best internet?
Blantyre, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 5 places is 2 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Malawi?
The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Lilongwe. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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