Moving to Zimbabwe from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Zimbabwe.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
ZW
29.9

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
$1,936
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
ZW
1.7

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
2.9t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KN
47.4
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
ZW
46.1%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
ZW
$3,500

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
77.1 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
ZW
28.5

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Zimbabwe without a visa.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Zimbabwe passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis and Zimbabwe.

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN ZW
Population 54,488 15,121,004
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999