Malawi🇲🇼
At a Glance
How Malawi compares across key indices
Safety Index
44/100
Healthcare
38/100
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Malawi
Rent Index
5
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
32
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
26
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Malawi — based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
44/100
Crime Index
56/100
Lower is better
Crime Trend
76/100
Crime perceived as increasing
Walking Safety
47 point drop from day to night
Problem Severity
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
What Residents Worry About
Based on 25 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Malawi
Healthcare Index
38/100
Quality Breakdown
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 4 survey responses
Insurance Coverage
Limited data — some indices are not yet available.
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Malawi
Pollution Index
64/100
Lower is better
Environmental Quality
Concerns
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 7 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Transport & Commute
How people get around in Malawi
Average One-Way Commute
20minutes
Short
Traffic Index
86
Below average congestion
Inefficiency
37
Time wasted in traffic
CO2 Emissions
3.0kg/trip
How People Commute
Based on 3 survey responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Malawi, answered with data
Is Malawi safe for expats?
Malawi has a safety index of 44/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers.
How good is healthcare in Malawi?
Malawi scores 38/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.
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