Moving to Mozambique from Uganda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Uganda to Mozambique? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mozambique compared to Uganda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Uganda 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
Uganda performs better than Mozambique across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Uganda performs better than Mozambique 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
Mozambique generally does better on infrastructure, though Uganda leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Uganda generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in top income tax rate.
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
Uganda generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Uganda Revenue Authority (2016), Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kampala | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Kampala | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) |
| May | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) |
| Jun | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) |
| Dec | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.
Uganda passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa Free
Mozambique passport holder visiting Uganda
Visa FreeData: 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: 0.1 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?
Uganda 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 9.0 in Uganda.
How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Uganda?
Uganda performs better than Mozambique across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 1.9 in Uganda. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).
What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Uganda?
The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mozambique?
The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.
