Moving to Zimbabwe from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau 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
Macau 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
Macau performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, 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 | Macao | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Macau
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?
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?
Macau performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 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 Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
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At a Glance
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 635,293 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Macanese Pataca (MOP) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Chinese, Portuguese | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +853 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |