Moving to Mozambique from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel 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 Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
MZ
20.1

Israel performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
MZ
0.8

Israel 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

IL
15.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
MZ
0.3t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
MZ
1.8%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
MZ
$1,500

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
MZ
61.4

Israel performs better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Maputo
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Jerusalem Maputo
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Mozambique

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Mozambique.
Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Israel performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL MZ
Population 8,914,885 31,693,239
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 119