Moving to Philippines from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
PH
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
PH
9.7

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
PH
7.9

Philippines 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
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
PH
1.5t

Mozambique performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
PH
27.2%

Philippines 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%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
PH
$9,700

Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
PH
22.2

Philippines 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

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Manila
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Maputo Manila
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Mozambique passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.
Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Philippines 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 Philippines?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Philippines has 7.6 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 Philippines safe for expats?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Mozambique?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ PH
Population 31,693,239 114,597,229
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages Portuguese English, Filipino
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 911