Moving to Mozambique from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Mozambique, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
MZ
20.1

Bahrain performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
MZ
0.8

Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
MZ
0.3t

Mozambique performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
MZ
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
MZ
$1,500

Bahrain performs better than Mozambique across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
MZ
61.4

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Maputo
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Manama Maputo
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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?

Bahrain performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Bahrain?

Bahrain 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 8.4 in Bahrain. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH MZ
Population 1,540,558 31,693,239
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 119