Moving to Mozambique from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
MZ
20.1

Bahamas 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

BS
$2,316
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
MZ
0.8

Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
MZ
0.3t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
MZ
0.2

Bahamas performs better than Mozambique across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
MZ
$1,500

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
MZ
61.4

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Maputo
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Nassau Maputo
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mozambique passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

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?

Bahamas 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 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS MZ
Population 355,608 31,693,239
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119