Moving to Zimbabwe from Arkansas

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Arkansas.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
ZW
15.5%

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
ZW
35.0%

Arkansas performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
ZW
$3,500

Arkansas performs better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs

Arkansas performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Harare
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Little Rock Harare
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Zimbabwe cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Zimbabwe are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Arkansas?

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 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 Arkansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZW
Population 2,915,918 15,121,004
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +263
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 999