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Lilongwe vs Chipata

MW Malawi ZM Zambia

Lilongwe, Malawi compared with Chipata, Zambia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Country Malawi Zambia
Nomad score 4.8 / 10 4.5 / 10
Cost of living $1,876 / mo $2,009 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 15°C 21° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI) 30 Good 32 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Average high 26.8°C 26.6°C
Average low 15.4°C 17°C
Precipitation 71 mm / mo 79 mm / mo
Sunshine 317 h / mo 311 h / mo
Humidity 66% 62%
Rain days 9 / mo 9.6 / mo
Wind speed 16.5 km/h 17.9 km/h

MW Lilongwe · average high by month

ZM Chipata · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
US AQI 30 32
PM2.5 5 µg/m³ 1.1 µg/m³
PM10 5.2 µg/m³ 1.2 µg/m³
Ozone 54 µg/m³ 66 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.1 1.9
Local Payment Services 3.9 4.1
Startup Scene 2.9 2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Air Conditioning 5.2 4.5
Green Spaces 6.1 5.6
Natural Disaster Risk 7.5 6.8
Noise Pollution 5.8 5.9
Seasonal Variety 4.6 4.4
Weather 7.6 6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Mobile Network Coverage 6.5 6.5
Power Grid Reliability 4.4 4.5
Public WiFi Availability 2.9 2.6
VPN Reliability 7.3 6.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Accommodation Cost 7.5 7.6
Cost of Living 7.6 7.3
Currency Stability 2.9 3.9
Entertainment Cost 7.0 6.7
Food & Groceries 8.0 7.4
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 6.3
Transportation Cost 7.7 7.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Culture 6.2 5.4
Indoors Fun 3.6 2.3
Language Learning Opportunities 4.4 3.8
Local Experiences & Tours 6.6 6.1
Nightlife 3.7 2.7
Outdoors & Nature 7.4 7.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.3 1.1
Nomad Friendly 3.3 2.5
Online Community Presence 1.5 1.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Cafes with WiFi 3.2 2.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.8 0.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.1 1.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6 0.6
Internet Speed 4.1 3.7
Local SIM Card Availability 6.6 6.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Fitness Facilities 3.2 3.0
Food Scene 4.7 4.0
Healthy Food Options 3.9 3.8
Yoga Studios 1.9 1.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Healthcare 4.0 4.1
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 7.6
Healthcare Quality 3.5 3.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 3.2 3.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.8 3.1
Freedom of Speech 4.9 5.2
Political Stability 5.1 5.7
Tax Friendliness 4.2 4.7
Visa Ease 4.8 5.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Air Quality 6.0 5.9
Cleanliness 4.6 4.9
Environmental Quality 6.0 6.0
Family Friendly 5.1 5.1
Language Barrier 7.1 6.1
Work-Life Balance 6.2 5.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Female Friendly 5.4 5.4
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.5
Safety 5.3 5.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Airport Connectivity 4.7 3.5
Cycling 2.5 3.4
Intercity Travel Options 3.2 3.8
Public Transit 2.9 2.8
Ride-sharing Services 2.2 1.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 1.7
Walkability 3.5 4.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Coworking Quality 2.8 1.8
Freelance Ecosystem 2.7 2.1
Networking Opportunities 2.8 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 2.7 2.3
Time Zone Favorability 6.6 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Jeans $26 per pair $23 per pair
Summer Dress $22 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $72 per pair $61 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Dining Out $54 per month $77 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Cinema Ticket $5.73 per ticket $4.61 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Coffee $2.75 per cup $2.30 per cup
Beer $1.43 per pint $1.28 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.87 per meal $3.84 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $37 per meal $28 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.59 per meal $6.14 per meal
Apples $3.15 per kg $2.30 per kg
Bread $1.03 per loaf $0.92 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.69 per bottle $0.77 per bottle
Milk $1.49 per liter $1.43 per liter
Rice $1.83 per kg $1.79 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.59 per kg $5.63 per kg
Beef $5.44 per kg $4.86 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle $9.21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Groceries $137 per month $215 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Health Insurance $14 per month $10 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Doctor Visit (GP) $26 per visit $23 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.44 per purchase $6.14 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Housing $160 per month $179 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $301 per month $230 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,060 per month $921 per month
Coworking Space $120 per month $143 per month
Coliving Space $430 per month $333 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Internet & Mobile $24 per month $18 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Leisure Activities $17 per month $26 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Haircut $8.59 per visit $4.09 per visit
Laundry $6.87 per kg $7.68 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Mobile Plan $18 per month $13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54 per month $72 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.86 one-time $1.02 one-time
Gym Membership $32 per month $26 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $6.87 per hour $5.12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Transportation $49 per month $61 per month
Taxi Start $2.00 per trip $2.05 per trip
Taxi per km $1.26 per km $1.02 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $37 per month $33 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.30 per trip $5.12 per trip
Gasoline $1.78 per liter $1.77 per liter
Scooter Rental $14 per month $15 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MW Lilongwe ZM Chipata
Utilities $20 per month $33 per month