Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
BA
23.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

MZ
64.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
BA
6.4t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

MZ
3.5%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

MZ
57.1 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Maputo Sarajevo
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Mozambique passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Mozambique?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Mozambique?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ BA
Population 31,693,239 3,816,459
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Portuguese Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112