Moving to Mozambique from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Mozambique — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan 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 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Mozambique stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
MZ
20.1

Sudan 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

SD
$28
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.5
MZ
1.8

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
MZ
0.3t

Mozambique performs significantly better than Sudan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
MZ
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
MZ
1.8%

Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
MZ
6.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$1,165
MZ
$627

Sudan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SD
66.5 yrs
MZ
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.9
MZ
43.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015), Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Mozambique vs Sudan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Maputo
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Khartoum Maputo
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Can you move from Sudan to Mozambique?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mozambique can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Mozambique.

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

Sudan performs better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 2.5 in Sudan. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD MZ
Population 51,662,147 35,631,653
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic, English Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 119