Zambia

Livingstone

#2 Top 5 cities

Livingstone is attractive for tourism, small business, and people who want a calmer environment with meaningful international contact.

Country overview

Population

178 361

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 33°C

Night: 9°C až 20°C

Climate

A warm drier inland climate with more pleasant winter nights.

Distance to the sea

970 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

Tourist areas are generally manageable by day, but theft and opportunistic crime remain concerns; avoid isolated places and walking after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Drought and extreme heat are the main recurring hazards, with heavy rainy-season storms also capable of causing local flooding and road disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 2/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇿🇦South Africans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇿🇼Zimbabweans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Tourism seasonality