Moving to Mozambique from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe to Mozambique, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
97,379 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Zimbabwe live in Mozambique · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mozambique?

Top countries of origin for Mozambique's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
MZ
3.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
MZ
20.1

Mozambique performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
MZ
$143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
MZ
0.8

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
MZ
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
MZ
0.3t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
MZ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
MZ
1.8%

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
8.8%
MZ
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
MZ
$1,500

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
63.3 yrs
MZ
57.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
MZ
61.4

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

See full quality of life comparison

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Maputo
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 79°/62°F (26°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 78°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 82°/68°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Harare Maputo
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa Free
Zimbabwe passport holders can enter Mozambique without a visa.
Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Mozambique passport holders can enter Zimbabwe without a visa.

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?

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?

Mozambique performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mozambique is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Mozambique compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in adult obesity rate. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Mozambique, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Mozambique scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Maputo is 81°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Maputo receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mozambique?

The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Mozambique

Quality of Life Comparison · 13 statistics
Be 59.6% less likely to be unemployed in Mozambique
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Mozambique is 20.9% more expensive than Zimbabwe overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
Zimbabwe is about 2 times smaller than Mozambique.
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At a Glance

ZW MZ
Population 15,121,004 31,693,239
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +258
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 119