Moving to Mozambique from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
MZ
20.1

Slovenia performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
MZ
0.8

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
MZ
0.3t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Mozambique leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
MZ
1.8%

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

SI
3.6%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
MZ
$1,500

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
MZ
61.4

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

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

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

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Slovenia?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

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

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At a Glance

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