Moving to Mozambique from Lebanon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lebanon to Mozambique — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lebanon 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

How Lebanon and Mozambique stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.2
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
MZ
20.1

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.8
MZ
1.8

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
MZ
0.3t

Lebanon generally does better on environment, though Mozambique leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LB
7.3
MZ
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
MZ
1.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.0%
MZ
6.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$4,473
MZ
$627

Lebanon generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LB
77.9 yrs
MZ
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
15.3
MZ
43.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Lebanon (2016), Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (2016), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Maputo
Jan–Mar — 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun — 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep — 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec — 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Beirut Maputo
Jan — 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb — 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar — 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr — 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May — 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun — 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul — 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug — 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep — 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct — 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov — 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec — 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

With 0.1 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 Lebanon and Mozambique.

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Lebanon performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 26.8 in Lebanon. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB MZ
Population 5,849,421 35,631,653
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic, French Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +961 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 119