Moving to Zimbabwe from Malta
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malta to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malta to Zimbabwe, you would find that Zimbabwe is 49.7% cheaper than Malta overall. A €67,000 salary in Malta would need to be roughly ZWL12,200,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Malta and Zimbabwe.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → ZWL12,200,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe
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Restaurants
pay 60.5% less
Groceries
pay 30.0% less
Transportation
pay 3.4% more
Housing
pay 69.0% less
Childcare
pay 24.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Malta.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta 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
Malta 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
Malta 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
Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Malta 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
Malta performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Office,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.
Malta passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Malta
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Zimbabwe than Malta?
On average Zimbabwe is about 50% less expensive than Malta, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?
Budget about ZWL3,050,000 for 3 months in Zimbabwe (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.9 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?
Malta performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Malta?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 45.1 in Malta. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 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 Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
Compare further: Malta vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
MT
|
ZW
|
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 579,704 | 16,950,795 |
| Currency | Euro (€) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | English, Maltese | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +356 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 112 | 999 |