Moving to Zambia from Tunisia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Zambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Tunisia 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

How Tunisia and Zambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
ZM
17.1

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
ZM
2.6

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
ZM
0.5t

Zambia performs significantly better than Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
ZM
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
ZM
2.8%

Tunisia 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

TN
15.1%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
ZM
$3,700

Tunisia 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

TN
76.8 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
ZM
37.1

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in literacy rate.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Lusaka
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Tunis Lusaka
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Zambia passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Zambia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tunisia and Zambia.

Is Zambia safe for expats?

Tunisia performs better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN ZM
Population 11,896,972 19,642,123
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +260
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197