Moving to Israel from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Israel.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Israel 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
Israel 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 Israel 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
Israel 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
Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in top income tax rate.
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
Israel performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
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 | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Israel Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Israel
Visa Required
Israel 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 Israel?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 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 Israel safe for expats?
Israel performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Israel compared to Zimbabwe?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Israel compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. 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. Israel
At a Glance
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IL
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 8,914,885 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Israeli New Sheqel (₪) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +972 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 100 |