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Zomba vs Lilongwe

MW Malawi MW Malawi

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

At a glance

At a glance
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Country Malawi Malawi
Nomad score 4.9 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $1,421 / mo $1,876 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 18° / 14°C 24° / 15°C
Air quality (AQI) 33 Good 30 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Average high 25.6°C 26.8°C
Average low 16.3°C 15.4°C
Precipitation 90 mm / mo 71 mm / mo
Sunshine 316 h / mo 317 h / mo
Humidity 71% 66%
Rain days 10.8 / mo 9 / mo
Wind speed 12.9 km/h 16.5 km/h

MW Zomba · average high by month

MW Lilongwe · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
US AQI 33 30
PM2.5 6.9 µg/m³ 5 µg/m³
PM10 8.1 µg/m³ 5.2 µg/m³
Ozone 62 µg/m³ 54 µg/m³
UV index 2.5 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.0 2.1
Local Payment Services 3.2 3.9
Startup Scene 2.1 2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Air Conditioning 4.0 5.2
Green Spaces 7.9 6.1
Natural Disaster Risk 6.2 7.5
Noise Pollution 6.7 5.8
Seasonal Variety 5.1 4.6
Weather 7.3 7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Mobile Network Coverage 6.3 6.5
Power Grid Reliability 3.9 4.4
Public WiFi Availability 2.7 2.9
VPN Reliability 6.3 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Accommodation Cost 8.6 7.5
Cost of Living 8.4 7.6
Currency Stability 2.9 2.9
Entertainment Cost 7.6 7.0
Food & Groceries 8.4 8.0
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 6.6
Transportation Cost 7.9 7.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Culture 6.4 6.2
Indoors Fun 3.7 3.6
Language Learning Opportunities 4.4 4.4
Local Experiences & Tours 6.1 6.6
Nightlife 3.0 3.7
Outdoors & Nature 8.5 7.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.1 1.3
Nomad Friendly 2.6 3.3
Online Community Presence 1.0 1.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Cafes with WiFi 2.4 3.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.1 2.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.2 2.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.0 1.6
Internet Speed 3.7 4.1
Local SIM Card Availability 5.8 6.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Fitness Facilities 3.4 3.2
Food Scene 4.2 4.7
Healthy Food Options 4.0 3.9
Yoga Studios 2.2 1.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Healthcare 3.1 4.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.1 8.0
Healthcare Quality 2.7 3.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.4
Ease of Business Registration 3.4 3.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.3 2.8
Freedom of Speech 5.5 4.9
Political Stability 5.3 5.1
Tax Friendliness 4.7 4.2
Visa Ease 4.9 4.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Air Quality 6.7 6.0
Cleanliness 4.7 4.6
Environmental Quality 7.1 6.0
Family Friendly 5.6 5.1
Language Barrier 6.8 7.1
Work-Life Balance 5.9 6.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Female Friendly 6.2 5.4
Racial Tolerance 7.1 6.7
Safety 6.8 5.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Airport Connectivity 2.5 4.7
Cycling 2.9 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 3.9 3.2
Public Transit 2.8 2.9
Ride-sharing Services 1.3 2.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.5 1.8
Walkability 4.4 3.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Coworking Quality 1.8 2.8
Freelance Ecosystem 2.6 2.7
Networking Opportunities 2.6 2.8
Remote Job Opportunities 2.3 2.7
Time Zone Favorability 6.3 6.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Jeans $30 per pair $26 per pair
Summer Dress $19 per dress $22 per dress
Running Shoes $63 per pair $72 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Dining Out $26 per month $54 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Cinema Ticket $4.87 per ticket $5.73 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Coffee $2.18 per cup $2.75 per cup
Beer $1.26 per pint $1.43 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.72 per meal $4.87 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $24 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.59 per meal $8.59 per meal
Apples $2.98 per kg $3.15 per kg
Bread $0.80 per loaf $1.03 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.69 per bottle $0.69 per bottle
Milk $1.37 per liter $1.49 per liter
Rice $1.83 per kg $1.83 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.01 per kg $6.59 per kg
Beef $5.16 per kg $5.44 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.45 per bottle $10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Groceries $112 per month $137 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Health Insurance $8.59 per month $14 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Doctor Visit (GP) $18 per visit $26 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.44 per purchase $5.44 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Housing $106 per month $160 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $180 per month $301 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $659 per month $1,060 per month
Coworking Space $102 per month $120 per month
Coliving Space $315 per month $430 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Internet & Mobile $10 per month $24 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Leisure Activities $6.87 per month $17 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Haircut $4.87 per visit $8.59 per visit
Laundry $3.44 per kg $6.87 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Mobile Plan $8.88 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $66 per month $54 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.00 one-time $2.86 one-time
Gym Membership $26 per month $32 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $10 per hour $6.87 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Transportation $37 per month $49 per month
Taxi Start $2.00 per trip $2.00 per trip
Taxi per km $1.03 per km $1.26 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $27 per month $37 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.30 per trip $4.30 per trip
Gasoline $1.69 per liter $1.78 per liter
Scooter Rental $14 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MW Zomba MW Lilongwe
Utilities $20 per month $20 per month