Moving to Zimbabwe from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia 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 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
ZW
29.9

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
ZW
1.7

Serbia 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

RS
45.0
ZW
56.0

Serbia performs better than Zimbabwe 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

RS
29.3
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
ZW
46.1%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
ZW
$3,500

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
ZW
28.5

Serbia performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Harare
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Belgrade Harare
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

Serbia performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Serbia?

Serbia 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 28.4 in Serbia. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 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 Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS ZW
Population 6,739,471 15,121,004
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages Serbian Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +381 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 999