Moving to Zimbabwe from Mexico

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mexico 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MX
26.1
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MX
12.0
ZW
29.9

Mexico generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
ZW
1.7

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MX
30.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
ZW
0.8t

Mexico generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MX
20.5
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
ZW
46.1%

Mexico performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MX
2.8%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
ZW
$3,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MX
72.3 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
ZW
28.5

Mexico performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Harare
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Mexico City Harare
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Mexico

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter Mexico.

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?

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?

Mexico generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Mexico?

Mexico 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 25.6 in Mexico. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 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 Mexico, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

MX ZW
Population 129,150,971 15,121,004
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Spanish Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +52 +263
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911 999