Moving to Zambia from Morocco
What to Expect
Considering a move from Morocco to Zambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Morocco to Zambia, you would find that Zambia is 19.0% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD740,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly ZMW1,780,000 in Zambia to maintain the same lifestyle, 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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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Morocco and Zambia.
What does your salary buy?
MAD740,000 → ZMW1,780,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zambia
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Restaurants
pay 9.2% more
Groceries
pay 93.8% more
Transportation
pay 6.8% less
Housing
pay 9.2% more
Childcare
pay 95.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zambia compared to Morocco.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Zambia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs significantly better than Morocco across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Morocco 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Morocco 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Morocco performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Zambia Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rabat | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) |
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| Month | Rabat | Lusaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) |
| Mar | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) |
| Apr | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) |
| Aug | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) |
| Oct | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) |
| Nov | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) |
| Dec | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) |
Data:
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale,
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.
Morocco passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Free
Zambia passport holder visiting Morocco
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Zambia than Morocco?
On average Zambia is around 19% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Zambia?
Budget about ZMW445,000 for 3 months in Zambia (based on a MAD740,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Zambia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zambia: 0.8 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?
Morocco generally does better on safety, though Zambia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.
How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Morocco?
Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).
What's the weather like in Zambia compared to Morocco?
The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.
What language do they speak in Zambia?
The official language in Zambia is English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.
