Moving to Zimbabwe from United Kingdom
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, you would find that Zimbabwe is 60.4% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £57,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly ZWL9,620,000 in Zimbabwe to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harare averages 78°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
What does your salary buy?
£57,000 → ZWL9,620,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Zimbabwe
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 62.5% less
Groceries
pay 24.9% less
Transportation
pay 33.5% less
Housing
pay 76.3% less
Childcare
pay 76.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.3% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe.
Who's moving to Zimbabwe?
Top countries of origin for Zimbabwe's foreign-born residents.
- 122,923
- 108,491
- 31,692
- 19,731
-
5.12,705
United Kingdom
- 3,865
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Zimbabwe compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Zimbabwe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
United Kingdom performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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) |
Met Office
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor 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 holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 United Kingdom?
On average Zimbabwe is about 60% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Zimbabwe?
Budget about ZWL2,405,000 for 3 months in Zimbabwe (based on a £57,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Zimbabwe?
Connectivity is usually fine (Zimbabwe: 1.9 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 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 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 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 33.0 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
At a Glance
GB
|
ZW
|
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,487,000 | 16,950,795 |
| 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 |