Moving to Mozambique from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
MZ
20.1

Mozambique performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
MZ
0.8

Haiti performs better than Mozambique across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
MZ
0.3t

Haiti performs better than Mozambique 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

HT
0.3
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
MZ
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
MZ
$1,500

Haiti 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

HT
66.0 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
MZ
61.4

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Mozambique passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

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?

Mozambique performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Haiti?

Haiti performs better than Mozambique across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT MZ
Population 11,334,637 31,693,239
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 119