Top expat cities

Zambia

Lusaka

#1 Top 5 cities

Lusaka is the main center for work, schools, services, and foreign organizations, although traffic and prices in better districts are higher.

Country overview

Population

2 212 301

Year-round temperatures

Day: 23°C až 31°C

Night: 10°C až 19°C

Climate

A warm subtropical highland climate with a marked dry season.

Distance to the sea

850 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Daytime life in established areas is generally manageable, but theft, vehicle crime and serious incidents remain possible; avoid walking after dark and use arranged transport.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Drought and extreme heat can disrupt water and electricity, while intense rainy-season storms can cause local flooding and transport disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 2/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇿🇦South Africans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher prices
  • −Noise