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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 (74) Β· now 73
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 1 month ago

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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