Moving to Zimbabwe from Georgia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Georgia to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Georgia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Georgia to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
ZW
29.9

Georgia performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
ZW
1.7

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
ZW
46.1%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
ZW
$3,500

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
ZW
28.5

Georgia performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Harare
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Tbilisi Harare
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Zimbabwe has 1.3 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?

Georgia performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 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 Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE ZW
Population 4,935,518 15,121,004
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Georgian Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999