Moving to Uzbekistan from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan 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
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
UZ
4.1t

Mozambique performs better than Uzbekistan 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
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
UZ
121.8%

Uzbekistan 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%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan 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
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan 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

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Tashkent
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Maputo Tashkent
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 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 Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Mozambique?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ UZ
Population 31,693,239 31,104,937
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Portuguese Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 112