Moving to Mozambique from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lithuania to Mozambique — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Lithuania to Mozambique, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maputo averages 81°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lithuania to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
MZ
20.1

Lithuania performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
MZ
0.8

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
MZ
0.3t

Lithuania 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
MZ
1.8%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
MZ
$1,500

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
MZ
61.4

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

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Maputo
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Vilnius Maputo
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mozambique has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Lithuania?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT MZ
Population 2,683,546 31,693,239
Currency Euro (€) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Lithuanian Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 119