Moving to Zambia from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Zambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lusaka averages 80°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
ZM
17.1

Slovenia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
ZM
2.6

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
ZM
0.5t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Zambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
ZM
2.8%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
ZM
$3,700

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
ZM
37.1

Slovenia performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Lusaka
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
View all months
Month Ljubljana Lusaka
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

Slovenia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Slovenia?

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI ZM
Population 2,101,208 19,642,123
Currency Euro (€) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Slovene English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +260
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112