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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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