Moving to Luxembourg from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Luxembourg, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mozambique to Luxembourg.

Moved in 2023
3

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Luxembourg compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
LU
3.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
LU
29.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
LU
10.6t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg 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%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
LU
$132,400

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Maputo Luxembourg
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg?

Connectivity is usually fine (Luxembourg: 38.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Luxembourg offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Mozambique?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ LU
Population 31,693,239 650,364
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112