Moving to Italy from Mozambique

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mozambique to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mozambique to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mozambique to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
29 ↑ 7% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mozambique to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
IT
5.1t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
IT
$52,700

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Rome
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Maputo Rome
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Mozambique

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Mozambique?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ IT
Population 31,693,239 61,095,551
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112