Moving to Mozambique from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran 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 Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
MZ
20.1

Iran generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
MZ
0.8

Iran 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

IR
51.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
MZ
0.3t

Iran 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

IR
12.3
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
MZ
1.8%

Iran 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

IR
9.1%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
MZ
$1,500

Iran 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

IR
75.2 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
MZ
61.4

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Maputo
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Tehran Maputo
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Iran

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

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?

Iran generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR MZ
Population 86,758,304 31,693,239
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +98 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115 119