Moving to Zimbabwe from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand to Zimbabwe. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How New Zealand and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
New Zealand performs better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Zimbabwe can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in New Zealand and Zimbabwe.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 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 New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
Compare further: New Zealand vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
NZ
|
ZW
|
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,053,004 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +64 | +263 |
| Time zones | 5 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 111 | 999 |