Moving to Zimbabwe from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Zimbabwe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Zimbabwe. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate.
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
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Zimbabwe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Papua New Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Papua New Guinea 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
Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Papua New Guinea leads in life expectancy.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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?
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?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Zimbabwe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Papua New Guinea?
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in suicide rate. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 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 Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
Compare further: Papua New Guinea vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
PG
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,593,498 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +675 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 000 | 999 |