Moving to Brazil from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zambia to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Brazil 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
share of people below the poverty line
Brazil 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Brazil 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 | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.
Zambia passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Required
Brazil passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?
Zambia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Zambia?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Zambia, the official language is English.
