Moving to Dominica from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
DM
11.0

Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
DM
11.2

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
DM
1.3t

Zimbabwe performs better than Dominica 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
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
DM
10.0%

Dominica performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
DM
$15,900

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
DM
11.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Roseau
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Harare Roseau
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica 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 DM
Population 15,121,004 74,629
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999