Moving to Mozambique from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Mozambique — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bangladesh and Mozambique stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
MZ
20.1

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
MZ
0.8

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
MZ
0.3t

Mozambique performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
MZ
1.8%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
MZ
$1,500

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
MZ
61.4

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Maputo
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Dhaka Maputo
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

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?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mozambique can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bangladesh and Mozambique.

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Bangladesh performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD MZ
Population 165,650,475 31,693,239
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Bengali Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 119