Moving to Pennsylvania from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Pennsylvania, 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 — Harrisburg averages 61°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 Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania compared to Mozambique.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

MZ
7.2%
PA
34.4%

Mozambique performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MZ
17.0%
PA
88.8%

Pennsylvania 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%
PA
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
PA
$61,506

Pennsylvania 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
PA
76.8 yrs

Pennsylvania 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

Harrisburg Rain: 43.6 in/yr (1108 mm)
61° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Harrisburg
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 71°/50°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 81°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 52°/34°F (11°/1°C)
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Month Maputo Harrisburg
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°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 Pennsylvania?

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

How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Harrisburg is 61°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Harrisburg receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?

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

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At a Glance

MZ
Population 31,693,239 12,702,379
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