Moving to Zimbabwe from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia 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 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
ZW
29.9

Mongolia performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
ZW
1.7

Mongolia 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

MN
120.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MN
12.9
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
ZW
46.1%

Mongolia 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

MN
6.1%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
ZW
$3,500

Mongolia 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

MN
71.4 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
ZW
28.5

Mongolia performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Harare
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
View all months
Month Ulaanbaatar Harare
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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?

Mongolia performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia 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 38.7 in Mongolia. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 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 Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN ZW
Population 3,227,863 15,121,004
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Mongolian Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +263
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 999