Moving to Zambia from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Zambia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Zambia, you would find that Zambia is 8.8% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly ZMW1,360,000 in Zambia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lusaka averages 80°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 35.7% less
Groceries
pay 30.4% more
Transportation
pay 24.8% less
Housing
pay 9.8% less
Childcare
pay 18.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → ZMW1,360,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zambia
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Zambia Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Zambia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)
Can you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Zambia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Zambia. To live, work, or study long-term in Zambia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zambia's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Free
Zambia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Zambia than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Zambia is on average about 9% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Zambia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ZMW340,000 in Zambia on a BAM130,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Zambia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Zambia has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Zambia safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Zambia?
The official language in Zambia is English. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
