Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lubumbashi
#2 Top 5 cities
Lubumbashi has a narrower but practically important expat ecosystem linked to mining, logistics, and regional trade.
Country overview
Population
2Β 221Β 925
Year-round temperatures
Day: 24°C aΕΎ 30°C
Night: 14°C aΕΎ 19°C
Climate
Warm subtropical climate with a pronounced drier season.
Distance to the sea
1400 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
4/10
Lubumbashi has serious crime, robbery, unrest, and road-safety risks; secure transport and locally informed precautions are important for foreign residents.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Lubumbashi faces seasonal flooding, intense storms, heat, drought, and erosion, with weaker infrastructure increasing disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
3/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΏπ¦South Africans
- π¨π³Chinese
- π«π·French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Good transport links
- +Lower living costs
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Wide housing options
Cons
- βSmaller expat scene
- βFewer corporate opportunities
- βUneven neighborhood quality