Moving to Zimbabwe from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe.

Living there in 2020
12,705 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom live in Zimbabwe · UN DESA

Who's moving to Zimbabwe?

Top countries of origin for Zimbabwe's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
ZW
29.9

United Kingdom performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
ZW
1.7

United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
ZW
0.8t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
ZW
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
ZW
46.1%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
ZW
$3,500

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
ZW
28.5

United Kingdom performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

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Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Harare
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month London Harare
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.3 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?

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 60°F in London. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 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 United Kingdom, the official language is English.

Compare further: United Kingdom vs. Zimbabwe

Quality of Life Comparison · 14 statistics
Be 2.2 times more likely to be unemployed in Zimbabwe
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Zimbabwe is 40.3% cheaper than United Kingdom overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
United Kingdom is about 1.6 times smaller than Zimbabwe.
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At a Glance

GB ZW
Population 67,791,400 15,121,004
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) 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 +44 +263
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 999