Moving to Dominica from Zambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zambia to Dominica? 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 Dominica compared to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
DM
11.0

Zambia generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
DM
11.2

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
DM
1.3t

Zambia performs better than Dominica 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
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
DM
10.0%

Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
DM
$15,900

Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Roseau
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Lusaka Roseau
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Zambia generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Zambia?

Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Zambia and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

ZM DM
Population 19,642,123 74,629
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +260 +1767
Time zones 1 1