How safe is Lubumbashi to live and work?

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Member since 05 June 2014

myfriendmf9900Member05 June 2014 15:16:17

Hi,

I got an employment offer from Lubumbashi in sales and marketing of a reputed company into consumer products. they offered me 1800 USD per month with Housing and transportation. is this salary ok?
But i really don't know how is this city. whether it is safe or not to live and work?

Shall i accept the offer? Please help me with your valuable suggestion...

Telecom Engineer Member

Member since 07 June 2014

Telecom EngineerMember07 June 2014 10:10:26

salary depends on your experience, and company standard, I would ask for more.

myfriendmf9900 Member

Member since 05 June 2014

myfriendmf9900Member08 June 2014 11:30:41

But..How safe the country is to work and live???

mutanyagwa Member

Member since 04 June 2014

mutanyagwaMember10 June 2014 03:52:26

Lubumbashi is pretty safe, but like any other cities, you should take safe measures when you're a newcomer.
With your salary you should be able to make it if you're not a big spender. Familiarize yourself with spots for shopping, restaurants etc.

gaylordkaleta Member

Member since 05 August 2014

gaylordkaletaMember05 August 2014 22:29:36

hi,
lubumbashi is a safe place and peacefull place. the wage proposed to you is fair. for more details you can still contact me on: gaylordkaleta@gmail.com

N-Tshikuna Member

Member since 09 February 2012

N-TshikunaMember20 August 2014 17:47:05

You will be safe in Lubumbashi jut use common sense and be street savvy.

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