Moving to Zimbabwe from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
ZW
6.7
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
ZW
29.9

Uzbekistan performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
ZW
$63
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
ZW
1.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
ZW
56.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
ZW
0.8t

Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
ZW
1.3
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
ZW
46.1%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
ZW
8.8%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
ZW
$3,500

Uzbekistan performs better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
ZW
63.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
ZW
28.5

Uzbekistan performs better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentHarare
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
View all months
MonthTashkentHarare
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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?

Uzbekistan performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 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 Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ ZW
Population31,104,93715,121,004
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekChewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+998+263
Time zones11
Emergency number112999