Moving to Zimbabwe from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Zimbabwe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Zimbabwe. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vanuatu and Zimbabwe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu 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
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Vanuatu generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vanuatu generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Vila | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Vila | Harare |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Meteorological Services Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa FreeData: 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 Vanuatu and Zimbabwe.
Is Zimbabwe safe for expats?
Vanuatu performs better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Zimbabwe is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Zimbabwe compared to Vanuatu?
Zimbabwe performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Zimbabwe, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Zimbabwe scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Zimbabwe compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Harare is 78°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Harare receives around 33.1 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 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 Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
Compare further: Vanuatu vs. Zimbabwe
At a Glance
VU
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ZW
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,043 | 15,121,004 |
| Currency | Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) |
| Languages | Bislama, English, French | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +678 | +263 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 999 |