Moving to Zambia from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turks and Caicos Islands to Zambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zambia compared to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
ZM
5.2

Zambia performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TC
4.9t
ZM
0.5t

Zambia performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TC
93.5%
ZM
21.0%

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
ZM
$3,700

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
ZM
37.1

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turks and Caicos Islands 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Zambia passport holders need a visa to enter Turks and Caicos Islands.

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?

From major Zambia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Turks and Caicos Islands and Zambia are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Zambia safe for expats?

Zambia performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

Both Turks and Caicos Islands and Zambia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

TC ZM
Population58,28619,642,123
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+1649+260
Time zones11