Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Bosnia and Herzegovina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zambia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Zambia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Bosnia and Herzegovina has 27.1 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Zambia?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Zambia, the official language is English.
