Moving to Zimbabwe from Cameroon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cameroon to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Cameroon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cameroon generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Cameroon generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in electricity per capita.
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
Cameroon 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
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Yaounde | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Yaounde | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.
Cameroon passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
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?
Cameroon performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Cameroon?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Cameroon?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 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 Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.
Compare further: Cameroon vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
CM
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,321,637 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | English, French | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +237 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 112 | 999 |