Moving to Mozambique from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Mozambique — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Zambia to Mozambique, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mozambique?
Top countries of origin for Mozambique's foreign-born residents.
- 97,379
- 62,643
- 39,092
- 24,779
- 20,171
- 16,940
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Zambia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Mozambique.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia 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
Zambia 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
Zambia 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
Zambia 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
Mozambique generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Zambia generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Maputo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) |
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Mozambique
Visa Free
Mozambique passport holder visiting Zambia
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mozambique has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Mozambique safe for expats?
Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Zambia?
Zambia 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 2.6 in Zambia. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Mozambique compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mozambique?
The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Zambia, the official language is English.
