Moving to Zimbabwe from Bahamas
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bahamas to Zimbabwe.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahamas and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate.
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
Bahamas 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
Bahamas 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
Bahamas 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
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
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
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, 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 | Nassau | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa FreeData: 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 Bahamas and Zimbabwe.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 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 Bahamas, the official language is English.
Compare further: Bahamas vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
BS
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 355,608 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Bahamian Dollar (BSD) | 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 | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +1242 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |