Moving to Haiti from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Haiti compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
HT
31.3

Mozambique performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
HT
2.4

Haiti performs significantly better than Mozambique across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
HT
0.3t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Haiti 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
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
HT
13.4%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
HT
$2,900

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti 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
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
HT
40.0

Mozambique generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Mozambique passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Haiti 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 Haiti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Mozambique performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Mozambique?

Haiti performs significantly better than Mozambique across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ HT
Population 31,693,239 11,334,637
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Portuguese French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 114