Moving to Mozambique from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Mozambique — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Mozambique stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Botswana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana generally does better on environment, though Mozambique leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana performs better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) |
Botswana Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa Free
Mozambique passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa FreeData: 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 Botswana and Mozambique.
Is Mozambique safe for expats?
Botswana 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 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Botswana?
Botswana 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 3.8 in Botswana. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mozambique?
The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
