Moving to Mozambique from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Mozambique, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maputo averages 81°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
MZ
20.1

Serbia performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RS
$2,303
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
MZ
0.8

Serbia 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

RS
45.0
MZ
64.0

Serbia performs better than Mozambique 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

RS
29.3
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
MZ
1.8%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
MZ
$1,500

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
MZ
61.4

Serbia generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Maputo
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Belgrade Maputo
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.
Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mozambique: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mozambique offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS MZ
Population 6,739,471 31,693,239
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Serbian Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +381 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 119