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About Ndola

Ndola, Zambia’s industrial hub, offers a calm, affordable base for digital nomads 🇿🇲💻. You’ll find a slower pace than bigger African cities, friendly locals, and easy access to essentials. It’s best for remote workers who value low costs and a relaxed lifestyle over a buzzing startup scene. Reliable connectivity can vary, so check internet options before settling in 🌍✨

Through the year

Best in August (69) · now 69
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 274 mm Feb: 193 mm Mar: 137 mm Apr: 51 mm May: 3 mm Jun: 0 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 0 mm Oct: 12 mm Nov: 101 mm Dec: 171 mm Jan: 25°C / 17°C Feb: 26°C / 17°C Mar: 26°C / 17°C Apr: 26°C / 16°C May: 26°C / 13°C Jun: 25°C / 11°C Jul: 25°C / 11°C Aug: 27°C / 13°C Sep: 31°C / 16°C Oct: 32°C / 19°C Nov: 30°C / 18°C Dec: 28°C / 18°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.2
Internet Speed 5.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6
Safety 5.6
Accommodation Cost 7.2
Weather 7.4
Female Friendly 5.4
Racial Tolerance 6.6
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Ndola
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $332.64 per month
Coworking Space $143.29 per month
Coffee $2.81 per cup
Beer $1.79 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.35 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $61.41 per month
Mobile Plan $23.03 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $81.88 per month

Other cities in Zambia

Other cities in Zambia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lusaka $1,789 5.4 Compare
2 Livingstone $2,124 5.2 Compare
3 Kitwe $2,405 4.9 Compare
4 Siavonga $991 4.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lubumbashi CD Democratic Republic of the Congo $3,664 3.9 Compare
2 Kabwe ZM Zambia $1,927 4.3 Compare
3 Kitwe ZM Zambia $2,405 4.9 Compare
4 Chingola ZM Zambia $1,456 4.5 Compare

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