Moving to Mozambique from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia 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 Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
MZ
20.1

Bolivia 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

BO
$756
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
MZ
0.8

Bolivia 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

BO
54.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
MZ
0.3t

Bolivia 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

BO
10.9
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
MZ
1.8%

Bolivia 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

BO
3.1%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
MZ
$1,500

Bolivia 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

BO
72.5 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
MZ
61.4

Bolivia performs better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

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?

Bolivia 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 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia 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 12.7 in Bolivia. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO MZ
Population 12,054,379 31,693,239
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 119