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About Lusaka

Lusaka, Zambia πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² is a growing, energetic capital with a lower cost of living than many global hubs πŸ’Έ. Digital nomads will find a decent mix of cafes, coworking spaces, and business services, plus friendly locals and improving infrastructure. Internet can be patchy in places, so a backup mobile data plan is smart πŸ“Ά. Great for nomads seeking an authentic African city experience 🌍

Through the year

Best in September (72) Β· now 72
0Β° 10Β° 20Β° 30Β° 40Β° Jan: 261 mm Feb: 131 mm Mar: 70 mm Apr: 24 mm May: 3 mm Jun: 1 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 1 mm Oct: 13 mm Nov: 103 mm Dec: 117 mm Jan: 25Β°C / 18Β°C Feb: 26Β°C / 18Β°C Mar: 26Β°C / 17Β°C Apr: 26Β°C / 16Β°C May: 24Β°C / 14Β°C Jun: 23Β°C / 13Β°C Jul: 23Β°C / 12Β°C Aug: 26Β°C / 14Β°C Sep: 30Β°C / 18Β°C Oct: 31Β°C / 20Β°C Nov: 29Β°C / 19Β°C Dec: 28Β°C / 19Β°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, Β°C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.9
Internet Speed 5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Safety 6.0
Weather 7.8
Accommodation Cost 6.7
Nomad Friendly 4.0
Racial Tolerance 6.7
Updated

Quick costs

Quick costs in Lusaka
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $434.99 per month
Coworking Space $163.76 per month
Coffee $2.30 per cup
Beer $1.79 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.14 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $43.50 per month
Mobile Plan $23.03 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $92.11 per month

Other cities in Zambia

Other cities in Zambia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Livingstone $2,124 5.2 Compare
2 Kitwe $2,405 4.9 Compare
3 Ndola $2,126 4.8 Compare
4 Siavonga $991 4.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kariba ZW Zimbabwe No data 4.2 Compare
2 Kabwe ZM Zambia $1,927 4.3 Compare
3 Ndola ZM Zambia $2,126 4.8 Compare
4 Siavonga ZM Zambia $991 4.8 Compare

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