Moving to Zimbabwe from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ethiopia 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
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Ethiopia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia performs better than Zimbabwe across all environment metrics.
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 Ethiopia 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in gdp per capita.
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
Ethiopia generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in infant mortality.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, 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 | Addis Ababa | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Ethiopia 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 8.6 in Ethiopia.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Ethiopia?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 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 Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
Compare further: Ethiopia vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
ET
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,656,596 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Ethiopian Birr (ETB) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Amharic | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +251 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 911 | 999 |