Moving to Alaska from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Alaska. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Juneau averages 49°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Zimbabwe to Alaska, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1,370 ↑ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Zimbabwe to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

ZW
15.5%
AK
31.9%

Zimbabwe performs better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

ZW
35.0%
AK
90.8%

Alaska performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
AK
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
AK
$75,882

Alaska performs significantly 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

ZW
63.3 yrs
AK
76.6 yrs

Alaska performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Juneau Rain: 92.2 in/yr (2342 mm)
49° / 38°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Juneau
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 56°/42°F (13°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 61°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 42°/33°F (5°/0°C)
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Month Harare Juneau
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Alaska?

Usually fine from major cities in Alaska. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Alaska compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe performs better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Juneau is 49°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Juneau receives around 92.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Alaska?

The official language in Alaska is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW
Population 15,121,004 710,231
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 999 911