Moving to Zambia from Dominica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominica to Zambia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zambia compared to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominica generally does better on safety, though Zambia leads in homicide rate.
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
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia 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
Dominica 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
Dominica performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Roseau | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
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| Month | Roseau | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) |
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Free
Zambia passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Dominica generally does better on safety, though Zambia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Dominica?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.
What language do they speak in Zambia?
Both Dominica and Zambia share the same official language: English.
