Moving to Cyprus from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mozambique to Cyprus.

Living there in 2020
8 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Mozambique live in Cyprus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cyprus?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
CY
3.9

Cyprus 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
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
CY
5.4t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
CY
32.1%

Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
CY
$50,600

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
CY
8.4

Cyprus 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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Nicosia
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Maputo Nicosia
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Mozambique?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ CY
Population 31,693,239 1,295,102
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Greek, Turkish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +258 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112