Moving to Zambia from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
ZM
17.1

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
ZM
2.6

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
ZM
0.5t

Zambia performs significantly better than Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
ZM
2.8%

Lebanon 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
ZM
$3,700

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
ZM
37.1

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut 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)
View all months
Month Beirut 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Zambia passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Zambia passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.

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?

Lebanon performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

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

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At a Glance

LB ZM
Population 5,296,814 19,642,123
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +260
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112