Moving to Mozambique from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Mozambique? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Angola to Mozambique.

Living there in 2020
39,092 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Angola live in Mozambique · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mozambique?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
MZ
20.1

Angola generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
MZ
0.8

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
MZ
0.3t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Mozambique leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
MZ
1.8%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
MZ
$1,500

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
MZ
61.4

Angola generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Maputo
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Luanda Maputo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa Free
Angola passport holders can enter Mozambique without a visa.
Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Mozambique passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mozambique?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mozambique: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mozambique offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

Both Angola and Mozambique share the same official language: Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO MZ
Population 34,795,287 31,693,239
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Portuguese Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119