Moving to Zimbabwe from Palau

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
ZW
6.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
ZW
29.9

Palau generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
ZW
$103
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PW
18.1
ZW
1.4

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
7.3
ZW
1.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PW
83.9%
ZW
41.6%

Palau performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
ZW
9.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$19,532
ZW
$3,021

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PW
69.4 yrs
ZW
63.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
18.6
ZW
62.4

Palau performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Palau to Zimbabwe?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Palau passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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 1.9 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?

Palau generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Palau?

Palau 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 18.1 in Palau. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

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 Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW ZW
Population 17,663 16,950,795
Currency United States Dollar ($) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English, Palauan Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 999