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Lilongwe, Malawi
Malawi

Lilongwe

capital of Malawi

25°C · this month$2,450/mo989,3181,050 m14 missions from 14 countries
Photo: Brian Dell · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Lilongwe

Monthly budget
$2,450/mo
Prices vs USA: 54%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1,735.11 MWK
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 1.8
travel.state.gov
Internet access
19%
of people online
Air quality
16.7
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English, Nyanja
Emergency
999 · 998 · 997
Plug types
BS 1363
Calling code
+265

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 13, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
5°15°25°35°33°Jan30°Feb30°Mar30°Apr29°May29°Jun30°Jul32°Aug35°Sep37°Oct37°Nov36°Dec
Best months:FebruaryMarchAprilAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 70%

Embassies & consulates in Lilongwe

14 missions from 14 countries

Embassy 8

Brazil+265 (0) 993 772 559China+265-1794751Germany+265-1-77-2555Iceland+265 (0)1 771 141Ireland+265-985-936-610Japan265-888-985-352Norway+265 997 429 293United States+265 (0) 177 3166

High Commission 6

India+265 1 759 337Mozambique+265 774100NigeriaHigh Commission · LilongweSouth Africa+265 1 773 722United KingdomOff Convention DriveZambiaHigh Commission · Lilongwe

Where to eat in Lilongwe

Restaurants and cafés
  • Country LodgeMid-range

    5 minute drive

    Map
Bars and nightlife
  • Chez Ntemba International Nightclub

    Area 47

    Map
  • Lonely Planet/Oasis

    Off Chilambula Road

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  • Chameleon Bar

    Presidential Way

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Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Lilongwe · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Malawi

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Lilongwe?

The travel guide to Lilongwe lists Country Lodge.

Is Lilongwe safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Malawi at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.8 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Lilongwe?

Roughly $2,450 per month for a remote worker, based on Malawi price levels (54% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Lilongwe in November?

In November Lilongwe averages a high of 37°C, a low of 12°C and about 63 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Lilongwe?

14 diplomatic missions, including Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), Germany (Embassy), Iceland (Embassy), Ireland (Embassy), Japan (Embassy), Norway (Embassy), and United States (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.