Moving to Mozambique from Venezuela
What to Expect
Considering a move from Venezuela to Mozambique? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Venezuela 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 Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela 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
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Mozambique leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.
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
Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment 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
Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.
Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Caracas | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) |
View all months
| Month | Caracas | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) |
| Dec | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.
Venezuela passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa on Arrival
Mozambique passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Venezuela 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 12.6 in Venezuela.
How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Venezuela?
Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).
What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Venezuela?
The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.
What language do they speak in Mozambique?
The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.
