Moving to Slovenia from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mozambique to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2015
1

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

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
SI
5.8

Slovenia 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
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
SI
33.3

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
SI
6.3t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
SI
$48,100

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Maputo Ljubljana
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 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 Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ SI
Population 31,693,239 2,101,208
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112