Moving to Libya from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Libya compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
LY
34.0

Mozambique performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
LY
21.6

Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
LY
8.7t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
LY
817.1%

Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
LY
$17,700

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
LY
11.2

Libya performs significantly better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Tripoli
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Maputo Tripoli
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Libya 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 Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Libya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Libya safe for expats?

Mozambique performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Mozambique?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ LY
Population 31,693,239 7,137,931
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119