Moving to Montana from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Montana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Helena averages 58°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Zimbabwe to Montana, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,370 ↑ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Zimbabwe to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

ZW
15.5%
MT
31.8%

Zimbabwe performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

ZW
35.0%
MT
88.7%

Montana performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
MT
3.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
MT
$52,945

Montana performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
MT
76.8 yrs

Montana performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

HarareRain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78°/54°F

Avg. annual high / low

HelenaRain: 11.2 in/yr (285 mm)
58°/33°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsHarareHelena
Jan–Mar79°/59°F (26°/15°C)40°/18°F (4°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun75°/49°F (24°/10°C)67°/41°F (19°/5°C)
Jul–Sep76°/48°F (25°/9°C)81°/50°F (27°/10°C)
Oct–Dec82°/59°F (28°/15°C)45°/22°F (7°/-6°C)
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MonthHarareHelena
Jan79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C)
Feb79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C)
Mar79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C)
Apr78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C)
May75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C)
Jun71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C)
Jul71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C)
Aug75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C)
Sep83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C)
Oct84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C)
Nov82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C)
Dec79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Montana?

Working remotely from Montana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Zimbabwe and Montana.

How is healthcare in Montana compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Helena is 58°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Helena receives around 11.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Montana?

The official language in Montana is 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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At a Glance

ZW
Population15,121,004989,415
CurrencyZimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesChewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign LanguageEnglish
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+263+1
Time zones111
Emergency number999911