Moving to New York from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to New York, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Albany averages 58°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 New York.

Moved in 2023
50 ↑ 43% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New York compared to Mozambique.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

MZ
7.2%
NY
29.9%

Mozambique performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MZ
17.0%
NY
89.7%

New York performs significantly better than Mozambique across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
NY
4.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
NY
$91,992

New York 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
NY
77.7 yrs

New York performs significantly better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Albany Rain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Albany
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 78°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C)
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Month Maputo Albany
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mozambique passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Mozambique

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 New York?

From major New York cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mozambique and New York are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in New York compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New York compared to Mozambique?

The average high temperature in Albany is 58°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Albany receives around 39.4 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in New York?

The official language in New York is English. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ
Population 31,693,239 19,378,102
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 119 911