Moving to Zimbabwe from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
ZW
29.9

Nepal 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

NP
$332
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
ZW
1.7

Nepal 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

NP
76.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
ZW
0.8t

Nepal generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
ZW
46.1%

Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
ZW
$3,500

Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
ZW
28.5

Nepal generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Harare
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Kathmandu Harare
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Nepal

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

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?

Nepal performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Nepal?

Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 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 Nepal, the official language is Nepali.

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At a Glance

NP ZW
Population 30,666,598 15,121,004
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Nepali Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +977 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 999