Moving to Chile from Mozambique

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mozambique to Chile — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mozambique to Chile, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
5 ↓ 17% vs 2022

people moved from Mozambique to Chile · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Chile?

Top countries of origin for Chile's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mozambique and Chile stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
CL
10.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
CL
31.7

Chile 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
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
CL
3.9t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Chile 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
CL
22.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
CL
9.0%

Chile 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%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
CL
$29,500

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile 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
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
CL
6.5

Chile 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

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Santiago
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Maputo Santiago
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Chile

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

Chile passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Chile 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 Chile?

With 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chile can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mozambique and Chile.

Is Chile safe for expats?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Mozambique?

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ CL
Population 31,693,239 18,430,408
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 119 131