Moving to Zimbabwe from Republic of the Congo
What to Expect
Considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Republic of the Congo 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
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Republic of the Congo.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Republic of the Congo 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
Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo 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
Republic of the Congo 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
share of people below the poverty line
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo 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
Republic of the Congo generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.
Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo
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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Republic of the Congo performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo 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 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).
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 Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.
Compare further: Republic of the Congo vs. Zimbabwe
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At a Glance
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ZW
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| Population | 6,484,437 | 16,950,795 |
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | French, Kikongo, Lingala | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +242 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |