Moving to Colombia from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zimbabwe to Colombia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Colombia, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bogota averages 61°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Zimbabwe and Colombia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Colombia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Colombia 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Colombia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.
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
Colombia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | Harare | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Colombia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Colombia?
With 17.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Colombia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Zimbabwe and Colombia.
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Zimbabwe?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. 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. Colombia
At a Glance
ZW
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CO
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 49,059,221 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Colombian Peso (COP) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Spanish |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +57 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 123 |