Moving to Zimbabwe from Algeria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Algeria to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Algeria 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

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
1.8
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DZ
18.3
ZW
29.9

Algeria 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

DZ
$732
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DZ
9.9
ZW
1.7

Algeria 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

DZ
48.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DZ
4.0t
ZW
0.8t

Algeria generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DZ
10.5
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DZ
137.9%
ZW
46.1%

Algeria generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DZ
11.8%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DZ
$15,300
ZW
$3,500

Algeria 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

DZ
78.0 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DZ
19.7
ZW
28.5

Algeria generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in literacy rate.

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Algiers Harare
Jan–Mar 64°/43°F (18°/6°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/54°F (24°/12°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Algiers Harare
Jan 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: National Meteorological Office National Meteorological Office, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Algeria 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.

Algeria passport

Algeria passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Algeria

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Algeria performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Algeria.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Algeria?

Algeria 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 9.9 in Algeria. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Algeria: 74).

What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Algeria?

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 75°F in Algiers. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Algiers gets 23.5 in.

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 Algeria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

DZ ZW
Population 44,178,884 15,121,004
Currency Algerian Dinar (DZD) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Arabic Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +213 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 999