Moving to Zimbabwe from Albania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Albania to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Albania to Zimbabwe, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Albania and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
ZW
29.9

Albania performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
ZW
1.7

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
ZW
46.1%

Albania performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
ZW
$3,500

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
ZW
28.5

Albania generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.

Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Zimbabwe. To live, work, or study long-term in Zimbabwe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Zimbabwe's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Albania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Zimbabwe can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Albania and Zimbabwe.

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL ZW
Population 3,095,344 15,121,004
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Albanian Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +355 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999