Moving to Zambia from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Czech Republic to Zambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Czech Republic to Zambia, 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 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zambia compared to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
ZM
17.1

Czech Republic performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
ZM
2.6

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
ZM
0.5t

Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Zambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CZ
38.4
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
ZM
2.8%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
ZM
$3,700

Czech Republic performs better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
ZM
37.1

Czech Republic performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Lusaka
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Prague Lusaka
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Zambia passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Zambia: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zambia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Zambia safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Czech Republic?

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ ZM
Population 10,705,384 19,642,123
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Czech, Slovak English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +420 +260
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112