Cheapest priced cityNdola$593 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityLusaka$643 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$172across 2 priced cities
Ndola vs the worldCheaper than 435 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalUS citizens need an e-Visa before travel — apply online through the Department of Immigration, no visa-free entry and no guaranteed visa-on-arrival. Visiting Victoria Falls from both sides? The KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia AND Zimbabwe on one $50 visa.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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