Moving to Zimbabwe from Argentina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Argentina to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Argentina 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 Argentina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Argentina performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Argentina generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Argentina performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Argentina performs better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Argentina performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Buenos Aires | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Buenos Aires | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.
Argentina passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Argentina performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Argentina?
Argentina 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 40.8 in Argentina. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Argentina?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 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 Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
Compare further: Argentina vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
AR
|
ZW
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,245,668 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Argentine Peso (ARS) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Guaraní, Spanish | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +54 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 911 | 999 |