Zimbabwe

Harare

#1 Top 5 cities

Harare is the main center for services, schools, and foreign organizations, but quality of life depends heavily on the exact neighborhood and infrastructure backups.

Country overview

Population

1 542 813

Year-round temperatures

Day: 21°C až 29°C

Night: 8°C až 18°C

Climate

A mild highland climate with a warm rainy season and a more pleasant dry winter.

Distance to the sea

430 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

5/10

Crime is moderate, but mugging, pickpocketing, vehicle crime and occasional armed robbery require caution, especially after dark and around banks or major intersections.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Recurring drought and heat can intensify water and power shortages, while intense rain can overwhelm drainage and cause local flash flooding.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 2/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇿🇦South Africans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Noise