Moving to Georgia from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zimbabwe to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Zimbabwe and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
GE
12.7

Georgia 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
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
GE
56.1

Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
GE
3.6t

Zimbabwe performs better than Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
GE
$22,200

Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
GE
14.8

Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
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Month Harare Tbilisi
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Zimbabwe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Georgia 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 Georgia?

With 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Georgia 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 Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Zimbabwe?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. 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 GE
Population 15,121,004 4,935,518
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Georgian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999