Moving to Armenia from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Armenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Armenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yerevan averages 65°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Armenia compared to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
AM
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
AM
13.6

Armenia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
AM
$2,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
AM
31.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
AM
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
AM
2.5t

Zimbabwe performs better than Armenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZW
1.3
AM
18.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
AM
59.9%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
AM
8.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
AM
$20,800

Armenia 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
AM
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
AM
12.2

Armenia generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

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

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Yerevan
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 88°/60°F (31°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 54°/35°F (12°/1°C)
View all months
Month Harare Yerevan
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Armenia

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

Armenia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Armenia 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 Armenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Armenia: 18.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Armenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Armenia safe for expats?

Armenia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Zimbabwe?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Armenia?

The official language in Armenia is Armenian. 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 AM
Population 15,121,004 3,000,756
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Armenian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +374
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999