Moving to Zimbabwe from Qatar
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Qatar to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Qatar 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 91°F in Doha, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Qatar 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
Qatar 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
Qatar 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 Qatar 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
Qatar 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
Qatar 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
Qatar generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.
Data: Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar, 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 | Doha | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
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| Month | Doha | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Qatar Meteorology Department,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.
Qatar passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Qatar
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
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 Qatar and Zimbabwe.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Qatar performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Qatar?
Qatar 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 25.0 in Qatar. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Qatar?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 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 Qatar, the official language is Arabic.
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At a Glance
QA
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,508,182 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Qatari Rial (QAR) | 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 | +974 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 999 |