Moving to India from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to India, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hindi and Tamil.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mozambique and India 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
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
IN
2.2t

Mozambique performs better than India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
IN
66.5%

India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
IN
$9,200

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
IN
30.3

India 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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Delhi
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month Maputo Delhi
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
India 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 India?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India 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 India.

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in India compared to Mozambique?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ IN
Population 31,693,239 1,389,637,446
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages Portuguese English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +258 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112