Moving to Arizona from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zimbabwe to Arizona — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Arizona. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Zimbabwe to Arizona, and how the trend has changed.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Zimbabwe
Key Indicator Comparison
How Zimbabwe and Arizona stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Zimbabwe performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs significantly 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
share of people below the poverty line
Arizona performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Arizona 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Arizona?
Working remotely from Arizona's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Zimbabwe and Arizona.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Arizona?
The official language in Arizona 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.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Arizona
At a Glance
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 6,392,017 |
| 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 |