Moving to Guatemala from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Guatemala — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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
Guatemala performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Guatemala leads in life expectancy.
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 | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Guatemala has 3.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Guatemala leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Zimbabwe?
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala 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. Guatemala
At a Glance
ZW
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GT
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 17,703,190 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) |
| 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 | +502 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 110 |