Moving to Zimbabwe from Arkansas
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?
share of adults with obesity
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arkansas 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
share of people below the poverty line
Arkansas performs better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
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.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
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 holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United States
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?
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.
Compare further: Arkansas vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |