At a glance
 ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,789 / mo | $2,124 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 12°C | 22° / 13°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 34 Good | 34 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26.3°C | 29.9°C |
| Average low | 16.4°C | 17°C |
| Precipitation | 60 mm / mo | 57 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 320 h / mo | 328 h / mo |
| Humidity | 58% | 53% |
| Rain days | 8 / mo | 5.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.8 km/h | 16.5 km/h |
ZM
Lusaka · average high by month
J 25
F 26
M 26
A 26
M 24
J 23
J 23
A 26
S 30
O 31
N 29
D 28
ZM
Livingstone · average high by month
J 27
F 30
M 30
A 29
M 28
J 26
J 26
A 30
S 34
O 36
N 34
D 32
Air quality
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 34 | 34 |
| PM2.5 | 3.4 µg/m³ | 3.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.7 µg/m³ | 3.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 70 µg/m³ | 57 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 1.2 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Startup Scene | 3.6 | 2.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Weather | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 9.1 |
| Nightlife | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.1 | 9.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Internet Speed | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Food Scene | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.2 | 2.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.1 | 4.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Political Stability | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Visa Ease | 5.0 | 6.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| Cleanliness | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.9 | 7.4 |
| Family Friendly | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.1 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 6.0 | 6.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Cycling | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Public Transit | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.4 | 2.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 3.4 | 4.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $38 per pair | $33 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $97 per pair | $92 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $41 per month | $46 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.14 per ticket | $5.63 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.30 per cup | $2.81 per cup |
| Beer | $1.79 per pint | $2.05 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.14 per meal | $6.14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $49 per meal | $49 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.19 per meal | $9.21 per meal |
| Apples | $2.30 per kg | $2.30 per kg |
| Bread | $1.13 per loaf | $1.13 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.54 per liter | $1.79 per liter |
| Rice | $2.46 per kg | $2.15 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.42 per kg | $7.42 per kg |
| Beef | $6.65 per kg | $6.65 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $164 per month | $164 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $13 per month | $13 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $33 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $9.21 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $230 per month | $230 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $435 per month | $333 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $947 per month | $947 per month |
| Coworking Space | $164 per month | $164 per month |
| Coliving Space | $640 per month | $640 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $23 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $26 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13 per visit | $10 per visit |
| Laundry | $15 per kg | $13 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $92 per month | $82 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.56 one-time | $7.68 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $56 per month | $44 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $10 per hour | $7.68 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $61 per month | $41 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.07 per trip | $2.56 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.28 per km | $1.28 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $44 per month | $44 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.63 per trip | $6.65 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.77 per liter | $1.77 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $23 per month | $23 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Lusaka
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $33 per month | $33 per month |