Moving to Cameroon from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Cameroon, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
CM
10.6

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
CM
1.3

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

MZ
64.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
CM
0.4t

Mozambique performs better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
CM
1.6%

Cameroon generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
CM
$4,800

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
CM
48.7

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

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

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Yaounde
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Maputo Yaounde
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mozambique passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Cameroon 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 Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 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 Cameroon safe for expats?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ CM
Population 31,693,239 29,321,637
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Portuguese English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112