Moving to Hong Kong from Zambia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Hong Kong — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Zambia to Hong Kong.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Hong Kong.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
HK
4.6t

Zambia performs better than Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ZM
704 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
HK
2.5

Hong Kong 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Lusaka Hong Kong
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
Zambia passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hong Kong has 39.8 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 Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Zambia?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Zambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZM HK
Population 19,642,123 7,276,588
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages English Chinese, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +260 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999