Moving to Zimbabwe from Haiti
What to Expect
Considering a move from Haiti to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Haiti 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
Haiti 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti 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
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Haiti 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.
Haiti passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Haiti
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: 1.3 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?
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Haiti?
Haiti 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 2.4 in Haiti. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).
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 Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.
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At a Glance
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| Population | 11,334,637 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Haitian Gourde (HTG) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | French, Haitian Creole | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +509 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 114 | 999 |