Moving to Venezuela from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mozambique to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
48 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Mozambique live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
VE
13.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela 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
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
VE
3.4t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
VE
$7,704

Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela 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
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
VE
17.7

Venezuela 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

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Caracas
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Maputo Caracas
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Mozambique?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ VE
Population 31,693,239 29,789,730
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 171