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About Blantyre

Blantyre, Malawi 🌍 is a laid-back city with a growing business scene and friendly local culture. For digital nomads, it offers a lower cost of living, warm climate, and access to essential services. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are still limited compared to bigger hubs, so it’s best for remote workers who value affordability and a slower pace. ☕💻

Through the year

Best in September (72) · now 69
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 307 mm Feb: 179 mm Mar: 215 mm Apr: 41 mm May: 15 mm Jun: 16 mm Jul: 10 mm Aug: 7 mm Sep: 4 mm Oct: 23 mm Nov: 114 mm Dec: 175 mm Jan: 25°C / 19°C Feb: 26°C / 19°C Mar: 25°C / 18°C Apr: 25°C / 17°C May: 24°C / 15°C Jun: 22°C / 14°C Jul: 22°C / 13°C Aug: 25°C / 14°C Sep: 28°C / 17°C Oct: 30°C / 19°C Nov: 29°C / 20°C Dec: 28°C / 20°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.7
Internet Speed 5.0
Safety 6.2
Weather 7.8
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Female Friendly 5.9
Racial Tolerance 6.7
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Blantyre
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $180.43 per month
Coworking Space $105.97 per month
Coffee $2.18 per cup
Beer $1.26 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.72 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $37.23 per month
Mobile Plan $14.32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54.42 per month

Other cities in Malawi

Other cities in Malawi
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zomba $1,421 4.9 Compare
2 Lilongwe $1,876 4.8 Compare
3 Nkhata Bay $648 4.8 Compare
4 Mzuzu $1,415 4.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zomba MW Malawi $1,421 4.9 Compare
2 Mangochi MW Malawi $1,822 4.5 Compare
3 Salima MW Malawi $699 4.6 Compare
4 Cape Maclear MW Malawi $1,001 4.6 Compare

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