Moving to Hong Kong from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Hong Kong — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Hong Kong.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Hong Kong.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
HK
4.6t

Zimbabwe performs better than Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ZW
539 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong 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
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
HK
2.5

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

See full quality of life comparison

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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Harare Hong Kong
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Hong Kong passport holders can enter Zimbabwe without a 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 Hong Kong?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hong Kong has 39.8 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 Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Zimbabwe?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and 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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Zimbabwe is about 353 times bigger than Hong Kong.
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At a Glance

ZW HK
Population 15,121,004 7,276,588
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Chinese, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 999