Moving to Zimbabwe from Maryland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maryland to Zimbabwe. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 68°F in Annapolis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Maryland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
ZW
15.5%

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
ZW
35.0%

Maryland performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
3.7%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
ZW
$3,500

Maryland performs better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs

Maryland performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Annapolis Harare
Jan–Mar 50°/33°F (10°/0°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/42°F (15°/6°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Annapolis Harare
Jan 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Zimbabwe cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Maryland and Zimbabwe are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Maryland?

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Maryland?

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 68°F in Annapolis. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Annapolis gets 47.3 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 Maryland, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZW
Population 5,773,552 15,121,004
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +263
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 999