Moving to Mozambique from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
MZ
3.6

Gibraltar performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
MZ
0.3t

Mozambique performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
MZ
0.2
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
MZ
398 kWh

Gibraltar 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

GI
1.0%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
MZ
$1,500

Gibraltar 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

GI
80.4 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
MZ
61.4

Gibraltar performs better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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?

Gibraltar performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

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

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At a Glance

GI MZ
Population 29,573 31,693,239
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119