Moving to Sierra Leone from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Sierra Leone — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Zambia to Sierra Leone, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Sierra Leone.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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 generally does better on environment, though Sierra Leone leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sierra Leone generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Sierra Leone generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Zambia performs better than Sierra Leone across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zambia Revenue Authority (2016), National Revenue Authority (2014), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia and Sierra Leone. To live, work, or study long-term in Sierra Leone, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sierra Leone's immigration authority.
Zambia passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on Arrival
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sierra Leone has 0.0 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 Sierra Leone safe for expats?
Sierra Leone performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Zambia?
Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 3.2 in Zambia. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?
Both Zambia and Sierra Leone share the same official language: English.
