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About Mzuzu

Mzuzu is a calm, green city in northern Malawi, great for nomads seeking a slower pace 🌿. It has affordable living, friendly locals, and easy access to Lake Malawi and the Nyika Plateau for weekend escapes 🏞️. Internet can be inconsistent, so it’s best for flexible remote work rather than heavy bandwidth needs 💻.

Through the year

Best in October (65) · now 62
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 261 mm Feb: 214 mm Mar: 169 mm Apr: 136 mm May: 56 mm Jun: 41 mm Jul: 36 mm Aug: 30 mm Sep: 21 mm Oct: 31 mm Nov: 49 mm Dec: 171 mm Jan: 24°C / 17°C Feb: 24°C / 17°C Mar: 24°C / 17°C Apr: 22°C / 17°C May: 21°C / 14°C Jun: 20°C / 12°C Jul: 19°C / 12°C Aug: 21°C / 13°C Sep: 24°C / 15°C Oct: 27°C / 17°C Nov: 28°C / 18°C Dec: 26°C / 18°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 8.2
Safety 6.4
Internet Speed 3.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.0
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Weather 7.5
Nomad Friendly 2.0
Female Friendly 6.1
Updated

Quick costs

Quick costs in Mzuzu
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $186.16 per month
Coworking Space $120.29 per month
Coffee $2.18 per cup
Beer $1.43 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.72 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $38.95 per month
Mobile Plan $7.16 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $48.69 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 Lilongwe $1,876 4.8 Compare
4 Nkhata Bay $648 4.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nkhata Bay MW Malawi $648 4.8 Compare
2 Lichinga MZ Mozambique $535 4.2 Compare
3 Salima MW Malawi $699 4.6 Compare
4 Lilongwe MW Malawi $1,876 4.8 Compare

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