Moving to Senegal from Zambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zambia to Senegal? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zambia to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. 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 Senegal compared to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia performs better than Senegal 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 Senegal 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 performs better than Senegal 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
Zambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Senegal generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in top income tax 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
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in literacy rate.
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 | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Zambia passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Free
Senegal passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Online (e-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 Senegal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Senegal safe for expats?
Zambia performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Zambia?
Zambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In Zambia, the official language is English.
