Africa · 2 cities
Mozambique for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)
Mozambique has 2 cities in the dataset. Tofo scores highest under balanced weights at 48/100. Mozambique has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Mozambique, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tofo Mozambique's dive and surf beach, famous for whale sharks and mantas | 48 | — | 8 Mbps | 11/12 | Whale sharks and manta rays · Surf and dive schools |
| 2 | Maputo Indian Ocean capital with Portuguese flavour | 46 | — | 8.3 Mbps | 11/12 | Seafood and prawns · Art deco architecture |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Mozambique; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.3 per 100,000 people | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 37 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 50 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 57.7 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.493 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 30 days visa-free |
| EU passport | 30 days visa-free |
| UK passport | 30 days visa-free |
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No long-stay guide for Mozambique yet. Entry rules above are for short visits.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mozambique good for digital nomads?
- Tofo scores 48/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 905 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Mozambique's 2 cities average 47.1/100. Strongest factors in Tofo: air quality and climate; weakest: quality of life.
- What is the cheapest city in Mozambique for a remote worker?
- There is no open cost-of-living figure for Mozambique yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.
- Does Mozambique have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Mozambique without a visa?
- US passport: 30 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 30 days visa-free. UK passport: 30 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Mozambique has the fastest internet?
- Maputo, with a measured median download of 8.3 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Mozambique?
- Mozambique records 3.3 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 37th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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