Lubumbashi vs Kabwe
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared with Kabwe, Zambia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
 CD
Lubumbashi
|
 ZM
Kabwe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Zambia |
| Nomad score | 3.9 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,664 / mo | $1,927 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 19°C | 31° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 62 Moderate | 54 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.2°C | 27.2°C |
| Average low | 15.7°C | 16.2°C |
| Precipitation | 88 mm / mo | 63 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 318 h / mo | 321 h / mo |
| Humidity | 62% | 59% |
| Rain days | 10.1 / mo | 7.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15 km/h | 18.9 km/h |
CD
Lubumbashi · average high by month
J 25
F 26
M 26
A 26
M 26
J 25
J 25
A 28
S 31
O 32
N 28
D 27
ZM
Kabwe · average high by month
J 25
F 27
M 27
A 26
M 25
J 24
J 24
A 27
S 31
O 32
N 30
D 29
Air quality
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 62 | 54 |
| PM2.5 | 16.4 µg/m³ | 16.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17.8 µg/m³ | 17.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 63 µg/m³ | 68 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Startup Scene | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Green Spaces | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 6.9 | 7.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 5.4 | 6.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Currency Stability | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.5 | 7.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.5 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
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ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.8 | 5.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Internet Speed | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.3 | 6.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CD
Lubumbashi
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ZM
Kabwe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Food Scene | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.9 | 1.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Political Stability | 2.9 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 2.8 | 4.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| Cleanliness | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Family Friendly | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Language Barrier | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 4.5 | 4.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
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ZM
Kabwe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 3.2 | 4.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.0 | 2.3 |
| Cycling | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Walkability | 3.2 | 3.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Lubumbashi
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ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.8 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
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ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $42 per pair | $33 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $26 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $93 per pair | $72 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $51 per month | $38 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
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ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $11 per ticket | $4.61 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.64 per cup | $2.30 per cup |
| Beer | $1.99 per pint | $1.43 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.95 per meal | $3.84 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $66 per meal | $33 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $15 per meal | $6.14 per meal |
| Apples | $5.30 per kg | $2.15 per kg |
| Bread | $1.33 per loaf | $0.92 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.88 per bottle | $0.61 per bottle |
| Milk | $3.31 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.72 per kg | $5.89 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $4.86 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $19 per bottle | $8.19 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $190 per month | $143 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $19 per month | $10 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $40 per visit | $20 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $5.63 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $316 per month | $164 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $663 per month | $194 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,120 per month | $742 per month |
| Coworking Space | $199 per month | $92 per month |
| Coliving Space | $972 per month | $333 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $25 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $25 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $12 per visit | $6.14 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.75 per kg | $7.68 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $33 per month | $13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $86 per month | $61 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.21 one-time | $1.02 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $62 per month | $28 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $5.12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $63 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.65 per trip | $2.05 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.99 per km | $1.02 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $53 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.95 per trip | $4.35 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.88 per liter | $1.71 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $13 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Lubumbashi
|
ZM
Kabwe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $51 per month | $33 per month |