Moving to Zambia from Democratic Republic of the Congo
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zambia, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo live in Zambia · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Zambia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Zambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Zambia performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa on Arrival
Zambia passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Zambia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.
Is Zambia safe for expats?
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).
What language do they speak in Zambia?
The official language in Zambia is English. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.
