Arch bridge spans a rocky gorge above a river
Elephants (Loxodonta africana) crossing the Luangwa River, Sout…
Aerial view of the Victoria Falls of the Zambezi River, border …
Victoria Falls, Zambia-Zimbabwe
African Art, Louvre: Yombe sculpture as the head of a scepter. …
African Art, Louvre: Yombe sculpture as the head of a scepter. …
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Zambia

Zambia delivers African adventure at a fraction of global costs—CPI under 32, unbeatable rent index of 24, and endless sunny days for your expat reset.

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CLIMATE
28°C avg · 3200h sun/yr
CURRENCY
ZMW
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Moderate
#1 globally · Safety index 52/100
COST OF LIVING
Low cost
Cost index 31/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+2
UTC+2

What it's like to live in Zambia· AI overview

Zambia is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, known for its diverse landscapes and rich natural resources. Lusaka serves as its capital and largest city, situated in the central part of the nation. With a population of approximately 18.4...


Cost of living
vs EU Average33% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
$496Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
$8.98Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
$1.29Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
$1.21One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Zambia operates a dual healthcare system with both public and private sectors, but public facilities often face resource limitations, especially in rural areas.
  • Foreigners and expats are generally not covered by Zambia's public National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) upon arrival and are strongly advised to secure private or international health insurance.
  • Expats employed in Zambia may be required to register with the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) and can access public services after a four-month waiting period.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Zambia offers visa-free entry to nationals of over 167 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most EU nations, for tourist or ordinary visits up to 90 days within any 12-month period starting from the first entry date. This policy, expanded in January 2024 via Statutory Instrument No. 78 and further in 2025 to 167 countries, aims to boost tourism while supported by enhanced border security.[5][6] US passport holders specifically do not require a visa, with passports...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Work permits available
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.