Moving to Zambia from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia 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 Georgia to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
ZM
17.1

Georgia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
ZM
2.6

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

GE
69.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
ZM
0.5t

Zambia performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
ZM
2.8%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
ZM
$3,700

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
ZM
37.1

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in education spending.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Lusaka
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Tbilisi Lusaka
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Zambia passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zambia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Georgia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Georgia?

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE ZM
Population 4,935,518 19,642,123
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Georgian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +260
Time zones 1 1