Moving to Zimbabwe from Dominica

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
ZW
29.9

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
ZW
1.7

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Dominica 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

DM
19.5
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
ZW
46.1%

Dominica performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
ZW
$3,500

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
ZW
28.5

Dominica performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Harare
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Roseau Harare
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holders can enter Dominica without a 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?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Dominica?

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 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 Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM ZW
Population 74,629 15,121,004
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) 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 +1767 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999