Moving to Zimbabwe from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominican Republic to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Dominican Republic to Zimbabwe, you would find that Zimbabwe is 20.0% cheaper than Dominican Republic overall. A DOP4,500,000 salary in Dominican Republic would need to be roughly ZWL19,100,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle, 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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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Dominican Republic to Zimbabwe.
What does your salary buy?
DOP4,500,000 → ZWL19,100,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe
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Restaurants
pay 18.7% less
Groceries
pay 8.8% less
Transportation
pay 34.2% more
Housing
pay 42.5% less
Childcare
pay 33.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominican Republic to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominican Republic 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Dominican Republic 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
share of people below the poverty line
Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). 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 | Santo Domingo | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Zimbabwe than Dominican Republic?
Yes — Zimbabwe is on average about 20% cheaper than Dominican Republic. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ZWL4,775,000 in Zimbabwe on a DOP4,500,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Zimbabwe has 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Dominican Republic 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 10.9 in Dominican Republic.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 24.3 in Dominican Republic. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 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 Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.
Compare further: Dominican Republic vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
DO
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,520,487 | 16,950,795 |
| Currency | Dominican Peso (DOP) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Spanish | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +1 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 911 | 999 |