Moving to Zimbabwe from Montana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montana to Zimbabwe. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 58°F in Helena, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Montana.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MT
31.8%
ZW
15.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MT
88.7%
ZW
35.0%

Montana performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.7%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$52,945
ZW
$3,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
76.8 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs

Montana 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.

HelenaRain: 11.2 in/yr (285 mm)
58°/33°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsHelenaHarare
Jan–Mar40°/18°F (4°/-8°C)79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun67°/41°F (19°/5°C)75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep81°/50°F (27°/10°C)76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec45°/22°F (7°/-6°C)82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
View all months
MonthHelenaHarare
Jan33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C)79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C)79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C)79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C)78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C)75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C)71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C)71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C)75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C)83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C)84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C)82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°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 Montana and Zimbabwe are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Montana?

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

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 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 Montana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZW
Population989,41515,121,004
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
LanguagesEnglishChewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1+263
Time zones111
Emergency number911999