Moving to Zimbabwe from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Zimbabwe, you would find that Zimbabwe is 21.8% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly ZWL18,900,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle, 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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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Zimbabwe.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → ZWL18,900,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe
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Restaurants
pay 21.3% more
Groceries
pay 40.4% less
Transportation
pay 26.4% more
Housing
pay 23.7% less
Childcare
pay 53.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2019–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Zimbabwe than Taiwan?
On average Zimbabwe is about 22% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?
Budget about ZWL4,725,000 for 3 months in Zimbabwe (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
From major Zimbabwe cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Zimbabwe are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?
The official languages in Zimbabwe are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
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At a Glance
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ZW
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| Population | 23,412,899 | 16,950,795 |
| Currency | New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Chinese | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +886 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 110 | 999 |