Moving to Ireland from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
42 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Mozambique live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mozambique and Ireland 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
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
IE
40.6

Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
IE
6.0t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
IE
22.2%

Ireland 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
IE
$115,600

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
IE
3.5

Ireland 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

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Dublin
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Maputo Dublin
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Mozambique

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ireland passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter 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 Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Mozambique?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ IE
Population 31,693,239 5,275,004
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +258 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112