How many tourists visit Zambia each year?

Zambia welcomes 502K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Zambia?

GDP per capita in Zambia is $1.3k

What is the life expectancy in Zambia?

Average life expectancy in Zambia is 66.5 years

What is the population of Zambia?

Zambia has a population of 21.9M

What currency is used in Zambia?

The currency in Zambia is ZMW ZK

What language is spoken in Zambia?

The official language in Zambia is English

Can you pay by card in Zambia?

Paying in Zambia: Cash only. Cash essential — bring local currency and find an ATM on arrival

What is the emergency number in Zambia?

Emergency in Zambia: 999 (main) — 🚔 Police: 999 · 🚑 Ambulance: 991 · 🚒 Fire: 993

How much does a coffee cost in Lusaka?

Cappuccino price in Lusaka, Zambia is $2.07

How much does a beer cost in Lusaka?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Lusaka, Zambia costs $1.02

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Lusaka?

Budget restaurant lunch in Lusaka, Zambia costs $5.00

How much are weekly groceries in Lusaka?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Lusaka, Zambia cost $7.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Lusaka?

Taxi or Uber per km in Lusaka, Zambia costs $1.02

How much does public transport cost in Lusaka?

Single transit ticket in Lusaka, Zambia costs $1.02

What is the price of petrol in Lusaka?

Petrol 95 per litre in Lusaka, Zambia is $2.07

How much does internet cost in Lusaka?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Lusaka, Zambia costs $60.00/month

What is the average salary in Lusaka?

Average monthly net salary in Lusaka, Zambia is $1,000

AFRICA / ZAMBIA

Lusaka

Triplandio Lusaka guide covers 4 travel guides across 16 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 16 self-guided walking tours in Lusaka with 57 POI, spanning 55.7 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 4

Areas 16

Local food 5

Tours / POI 16 / 57

Day / Night 23° / 12°

Local Time 9:08

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City & Country Data Zambia (Lusaka)

Key travel data for Lusaka — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Zambia

Tourists ✈️ 502K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $1.3k

Life Exp ❤️ 66.5 yrs

Population 👥 21.9M

Currency 💱 ZMW ZK

Language 🗣️ English

Payments 💳 Cash only

Emergency 🆘 999

💰 Prices in Lusaka

Coffee ☕ $2.07

Beer 🍺 $1.02

Lunch 🍽️ $5.00

Groceries 🛒 $7.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.02

Transit 🚇 $1.02

Fuel ⛽ $2.07/l

Internet 📡 $60.00/m

Salary 💵 $1,000/m

Best time to visit Lusaka (Zambia)

Now (July) avg: 17°C, mostly dry, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Oct & Aug.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 23°C / 12°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:34 / 17:51

Local time 9:08

Best Months

Oct & Aug

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

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Traditional Local Food Lusaka (Zambia)

Local Flavours of Lusaka — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Snack Vegan

Chikanda

chee-kan-dah · Zambian meatless sausage

Chikanda is a traditional Zambian dish made from orchid tubers and ground peanuts.

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Snack Meat

Ifinkubala

ifin-kuh-bah-lah · Fried caterpillars

Fried caterpillars seasoned with spices, a popular Lusaka street food.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Kapenta

kah-pen-tah · Fried small fish

Kapenta are small fish, fried or stewed, commonly served with nshima.

Drink Vegan

Munkoyo

mun-ko-yoh · Fermented maize beverage

Munkoyo is a traditional, lightly fermented beverage made from maize meal.

Main course Vegan

Nshima

nsh-ee-mah · Mealie meal porridge

Nshima, a porridge made from ground maize, is the cornerstone of Zambian meals.