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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 September (64) · now 64
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 3 weeks ago

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 Lilongwe MW Malawi $1,876 4.8 Compare
2 Nkhata Bay MW Malawi $648 4.8 Compare
3 Salima MW Malawi $699 4.6 Compare
4 Lichinga MZ Mozambique $535 4.2 Compare

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