Moving to Mozambique from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Mozambique — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Mozambique, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maputo averages 81°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
MZ
20.1

Austria performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
MZ
0.8

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
MZ
0.3t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
MZ
1.8%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
MZ
$1,500

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
MZ
61.4

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

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Maputo
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Vienna Maputo
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Austria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.
Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Mozambique passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mozambique has 0.2 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 Mozambique safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Austria?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT MZ
Population 8,913,088 31,693,239
Currency Euro (€) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages German Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +43 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 119