Moving to Zimbabwe from Dominica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominica to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Dominica to Zimbabwe.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominica 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
share of adults with obesity
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Dominica 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
share of people below the poverty line
Dominica 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
Dominica performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2000–2009). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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) |
View all months
| 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) |
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor 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 holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Dominica
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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.9 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 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 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 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 11.6 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.
Compare further: Dominica vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
DM
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ZW
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,871 | 16,950,795 |
| 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 |