Moving to Zambia from Comoros

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Comoros to Zambia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Comoros to Zambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Comoros to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KM
29.0
ZM
17.1

Zambia performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KM
$250
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KM
4.4
ZM
2.6

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KM
46.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KM
0.5t
ZM
0.5t

Comoros performs better than Zambia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KM
0.2
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KM
0.8%
ZM
2.8%

Comoros generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KM
5.8%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KM
$3,500
ZM
$3,700

Comoros generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KM
67.2 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KM
57.1
ZM
37.1

Zambia generally does better on family life, though Comoros leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moroni Lusaka
Jan–Mar 87°/74°F (31°/23°C) 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (29°/21°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/66°F (28°/19°C) 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Moroni Lusaka
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C) 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C) 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C) 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Comoros 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.

Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Comoros passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Zambia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Zambia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Zambia has 0.4 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?

Zambia performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Comoros?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 4.4 in Comoros. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Comoros: 48).

What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Comoros?

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 85°F in Moroni. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Moroni gets 106.3 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Comoros, the official languages are Arabic, Comorian and French.

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At a Glance

KM ZM
Population 876,437 19,642,123
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Arabic, Comorian, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +269 +260
Time zones 1 1