Moving to Zimbabwe from Armenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Armenia 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Armenia 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

AM
2.2
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
ZW
29.9

Armenia 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

AM
$2,033
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
ZW
1.7

Armenia 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

AM
70.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Armenia 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

AM
18.4
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
ZW
46.1%

Armenia 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

AM
8.6%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
ZW
$3,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
ZW
28.5

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

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Harare
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Yerevan Harare
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Armenia

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

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 Armenia and Zimbabwe.

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Armenia performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Armenia?

Armenia 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 31.2 in Armenia. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 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 Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM ZW
Population 3,000,756 15,121,004
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Armenian Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +374 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999