Ndola vs Lubumbashi
Ndola, Zambia compared with Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
 ZM
Ndola
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 CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 3.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,126 / mo | $3,664 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 33° / 17°C | 32° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 54 Moderate | 62 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.1°C | 27.2°C |
| Average low | 15.5°C | 15.7°C |
| Precipitation | 78 mm / mo | 88 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 321 h / mo | 318 h / mo |
| Humidity | 60% | 62% |
| Rain days | 8.9 / mo | 10.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.6 km/h | 15 km/h |
ZM
Ndola · average high by month
J 25
F 26
M 26
A 26
M 26
J 25
J 25
A 27
S 31
O 32
N 30
D 28
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
Air quality
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 54 | 62 |
| PM2.5 | 12.8 µg/m³ | 16.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14 µg/m³ | 17.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 63 µg/m³ | 63 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 2.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.4 | 4.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Weather | 7.4 | 6.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.6 | 5.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| Cost of Living | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Currency Stability | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.2 | 6.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.5 | 5.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Internet Speed | 5.4 | 3.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.1 | 5.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Food Scene | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.0 | 1.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 6.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.6 | 2.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| Political Stability | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 2.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Cleanliness | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Family Friendly | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Language Barrier | 7.0 | 3.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.7 | 4.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.6 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 5.6 | 3.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Public Transit | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Walkability | 3.8 | 3.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $38 per pair | $42 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $31 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $100 per pair | $93 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $56 per month | $51 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.14 per ticket | $11 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.81 per cup | $4.64 per cup |
| Beer | $1.79 per pint | $1.99 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.35 per meal | $7.95 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $49 per meal | $66 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.16 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Apples | $2.30 per kg | $5.30 per kg |
| Bread | $1.13 per loaf | $1.33 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 per bottle | $0.88 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.64 per liter | $3.31 per liter |
| Rice | $2.46 per kg | $2.43 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.91 per kg | $9.72 per kg |
| Beef | $5.89 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $19 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $194 per month | $190 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $23 per month | $19 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $33 per visit | $40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $230 per month | $316 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $333 per month | $663 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $947 per month | $2,120 per month |
| Coworking Space | $143 per month | $199 per month |
| Coliving Space | $461 per month | $972 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $31 per month | $25 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $26 per month | $25 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $13 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.79 per kg | $3.75 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $33 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $82 per month | $86 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $1.28 one-time | $2.21 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $49 per month | $62 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.21 per hour | $15 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $61 per month | $63 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.07 per trip | $2.65 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.28 per km | $1.99 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $61 per month | $53 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.63 per trip | $7.95 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.77 per liter | $1.88 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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ZM
Ndola
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CD
Lubumbashi
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $44 per month | $51 per month |