Moving to India from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to India — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to India. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
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
India 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 performs better than India across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
India generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.
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
India 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 India 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 | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India 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 India?
Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 2.4 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 India safe for expats?
India performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in India compared to Zimbabwe?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in India compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. 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. India
At a Glance
ZW
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IN
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 1,389,637,446 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Indian Rupee (₹) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +263 | +91 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 112 |