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Lusaka
City in Lusaka, Zambia
Overview
Lusaka, the busy capital of Zambia, blends modern business districts and shopping centers with lively local markets and a strong sense of community. The city is expanding rapidly and offers diverse experiences, from luxury malls to authentic Zambian urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Lusaka
Population
2,204,059
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-15.41°, 28.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$990
Local Cost
$495
Local Income
$200
Cashless
45
English
70
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
18.5°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
779 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
315 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
3
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LUN
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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