Moving to Zimbabwe from Seychelles

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Seychelles to Zimbabwe.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles 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

SC
9.3
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
ZW
29.9

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
ZW
1.7

Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
ZW
0.8t

Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
ZW
1.3

Seychelles 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

SC
3.0%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
ZW
$3,500

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
ZW
28.5

Seychelles performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Harare
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Victoria Harare
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Zimbabwe without a visa.
Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Zimbabwe passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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 Seychelles and Zimbabwe.

Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?

Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 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 Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC ZW
Population 97,017 15,121,004
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +263
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999