Moving to Zimbabwe from Lithuania
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Lithuania to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Lithuania 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lithuania to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania performs better than Zimbabwe 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lithuania 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
Lithuania 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
Lithuania 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
Lithuania performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: State Tax Inspectorate, 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 | Vilnius | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Vilnius | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.
Lithuania passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Lithuania performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Lithuania?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Lithuania?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 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 Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.
Compare further: Lithuania vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
LT
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,683,546 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Euro (€) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Lithuanian | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +370 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 112 | 999 |