Moving to Mozambique from Malta

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
MZ
20.1

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
MZ
0.8

Malta 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

MT
21.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
MZ
0.3t

Malta 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

MT
43.0
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
78.3%
MZ
1.8%

Malta 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

MT
3.1%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
MZ
$1,500

Malta 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

MT
83.2 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
MZ
61.4

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

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Maputo
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Valletta Maputo
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Malta

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

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?

Malta performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Malta?

Malta 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 42.8 in Malta. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT MZ
Population 464,186 31,693,239
Currency Euro (€) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages English, Maltese Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 119