Moving to Zimbabwe from Oman
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oman to Zimbabwe, you would find that Zimbabwe is 23.8% cheaper than Oman overall. A OMR29,000 salary in Oman would need to be roughly ZWL18,500,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oman to Zimbabwe.
What does your salary buy?
OMR29,000 → ZWL18,500,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe
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Restaurants
pay 9.3% less
Groceries
pay 19.5% less
Transportation
pay 42.4% more
Housing
pay 38.7% less
Childcare
pay 4.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 53.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oman to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Oman 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
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.
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
Oman 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Oman performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Muscat | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.
Oman passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Zimbabwe than Oman?
Yes — Zimbabwe is on average about 24% cheaper than Oman. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ZWL4,625,000 in Zimbabwe on a OMR29,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Zimbabwe has 1.9 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?
Oman performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Oman?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 19.9 in Oman. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 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 Oman, the official language is Arabic.
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At a Glance
OM
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,494,691 | 16,950,795 |
| Currency | Omani Rial (OMR) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Arabic | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +968 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 9999 | 999 |