Moving to Albania from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zambia to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
AL
18.8

Albania 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
AL
1.8t

Zambia performs better than Albania 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

ZM
0.4
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
AL
4.8%

Albania 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
AL
$18,100

Albania 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

ZM
66.3 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
AL
10.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Albania

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

Albania passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 20.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Zambia?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Zambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZM AL
Population 19,642,123 3,095,344
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages English Albanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112