Moving to Nepal from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zimbabwe to Nepal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How Zimbabwe and Nepal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Nepal performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. annual government + private spending per person affects wait times and access to care WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access share of adults with obesity per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in electricity per capita. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in unemployment rate. 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 Nepal generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in literacy rate. Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority. Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Nepal Nepal passport holder visiting Zimbabwe Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Zimbabwe and Nepal. Nepal performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe. Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55). The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in. The official language in Nepal is Nepali. 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. Get free moving quotes to Nepal
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Months Harare Kathmandu Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) View all months
Month Harare Kathmandu Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 
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At a Glance
 ZW |  NP | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 30,666,598 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Nepalese Rupee (NPR) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Nepali |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +263 | +977 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 100 |