Nomad Watch

About Lilongwe

Lilongwe, Malawi’s calm capital, offers a slower pace, friendly locals, and a low cost of living—good for nomads seeking focus and affordability. 🌍☕ It has growing cafés, basic coworking options, and steady access to services in the central areas. Internet can be inconsistent, so a backup hotspot helps. Great for a low-key, off-the-radar base. 🌿💻

Through the year

Best in September (69) · now 63
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 248 mm Feb: 214 mm Mar: 133 mm Apr: 47 mm May: 8 mm Jun: 2 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 2 mm Sep: 1 mm Oct: 9 mm Nov: 60 mm Dec: 122 mm Jan: 26°C / 18°C Feb: 26°C / 18°C Mar: 26°C / 17°C Apr: 26°C / 16°C May: 25°C / 13°C Jun: 24°C / 11°C Jul: 24°C / 11°C Aug: 26°C / 12°C Sep: 29°C / 15°C Oct: 31°C / 17°C Nov: 31°C / 19°C Dec: 29°C / 19°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 7.6
Internet Speed 4.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6
Safety 5.3
Accommodation Cost 7.5
Weather 7.6
Nomad Friendly 3.3
Female Friendly 5.4
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Lilongwe
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $300.72 per month
Coworking Space $120.29 per month
Coffee $2.75 per cup
Beer $1.43 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.87 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $37.23 per month
Mobile Plan $18.33 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54.42 per month

Other cities in Malawi

Other cities in Malawi
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Blantyre $1,670 5.0 Compare
2 Zomba $1,421 4.9 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 Salima MW Malawi $699 4.6 Compare
2 Cape Maclear MW Malawi $1,001 4.6 Compare
3 Chipata ZM Zambia $2,009 4.5 Compare
4 Chadiza ZM Zambia $322 4.1 Compare

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