Moving to Zimbabwe from Peru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Peru 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. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
ZW
29.9

Peru 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

PE
$956
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
ZW
1.7

Peru 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

PE
26.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
ZW
0.8t

Peru generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PE
9.3
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PE
7.2%
ZW
46.1%

Peru performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PE
4.8%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
ZW
$3,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PE
68.9 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
ZW
28.5

Peru performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Harare
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Lima Harare
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Peru

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

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?

Peru performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 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 Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE ZW
Population 32,275,736 15,121,004
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +51 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105 999