Moving to Zimbabwe from Democratic Republic of the Congo
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
share of households with internet
Zimbabwe generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.
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
Zimbabwe generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in health coverage index. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.
Compare further: Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Zimbabwe
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At a Glance
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ZW
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| Population | 108,407,721 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Congolese Franc (CDF) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +243 | +263 |
| Time zones | 2 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |