Moving to Mozambique from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Mozambique? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Malawi to Mozambique.
Who's moving to Mozambique?
Top countries of origin for Mozambique's foreign-born residents.
- 97,379
-
2.62,643
Malawi
- 39,092
- 24,779
- 20,171
- 16,940
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi performs better than Mozambique across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Mozambique performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Malawi generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malawi generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa Free
Mozambique passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa FreeData: 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?
Malawi 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 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mozambique?
The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
