Moving to Mozambique from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
MZ
20.1

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Mozambique leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
MZ
0.8

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
MZ
0.3t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
MZ
1.8%

Tunisia 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

TN
15.1%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
MZ
$1,500

Tunisia 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

TN
76.8 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
MZ
61.4

Tunisia performs better than Mozambique across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Maputo
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Tunis Maputo
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

Mozambique passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Tunisia 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 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN MZ
Population 11,896,972 31,693,239
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197 119