Moving to Zimbabwe from Greenland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Greenland to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Greenland 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 Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
ZW
6.7

Greenland performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Greenland 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

GL
31.7
ZW
1.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
ZW
35.0%

Greenland 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

GL
9.1%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
ZW
$3,500

Greenland 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

GL
74.0 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
ZW
28.5

Greenland performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter Greenland.

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?

Greenland performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

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 Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL ZW
Population 57,792 15,121,004
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Greenlandic Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +263
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 999