Moving to Mozambique from Pakistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Pakistan to Mozambique — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Pakistan to Mozambique, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maputo averages 81°F vs 90°F in Karachi, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Pakistan to Mozambique, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mozambique?
Top countries of origin for Mozambique's foreign-born residents.
- 97,379
- 62,643
- 39,092
- 24,779
- 20,171
- 16,940
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Pakistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Mozambique.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mozambique performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Pakistan performs better than Mozambique across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mozambique generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Mozambique vs Pakistan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Karachi | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Karachi | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) |
| May | 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) |
| Jun | 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) |
| Nov | 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) |
| Dec | 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) |
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Can you move from Pakistan to Mozambique?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and Mozambique. To live, work, or study long-term in Mozambique, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mozambique's immigration authority.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa Required
Mozambique passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mozambique?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mozambique has 0.1 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 Mozambique safe for expats?
Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 11.6 in Pakistan. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 90°F in Karachi. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Karachi gets 6.9 in.
What language do they speak in Mozambique?
The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
