Indian moving in to Maputo.. Queries on life there...

Hi and welcome to the forum.

My advice would be to try to do some research on your own on the forum and ask one question at a time. It will be easier for other members to help you

Regards
Armand

Appreciate if you could respond with answers. I have done enough research in this forum and since the questions were not answered, I had to post this.

My post has most of the questions any foreigner would have while considering a move to Maputo. A good response should help all those browsing through this forum with similar queries.

Hi Max55

I live in Mozambique,just read your post and will try to answer as many of your questions as I can remember.

1.Climate: in summer(mid October to late Feb)temp range from 20-42 degrees Celcius on avarage with lots of rain in january. cold season is between may to August the cold is bearable temps btw 15-25 degrees.

2.Language: About 60% of population speaks english,we have a huge Indian community most of which is Islam, Hindu and Christian.

3.Schools:we have English speaking schools eg: American school,International school, willow school and also kindergarten english schools.

4.Banks: First National Bank, Standard Bank,Barclays, African Union and other Local Banks.

5.Health: we have plenty private clinics which offer the best medical services and doctors from all over the world who are both english and portuguese speaking.

6.Indian restaurants and grocery shops are in abundance as we have a very big Islam and hindu community.

7.Living Expenses: for a comfortable life ( house rent, maid,car,schools, health etc) you could spend up to 10 000usd at most and this is higher class. myself as an example, I live with my Mother and sister we use up to $3000-$4000 on a monthly basis and we have 2 cars and live a comfortable life.

8.Crime: this is quite a problem in Mozambique, the crime is worse in the suburban neigbourhoods but if you keep to the city its much less, but always with caution.

9.Driving licence can be optained within 3-6 monthes, it is a lenghty process as the government offices are very slow and there are very long waiting lists.

10. Recreational options: these are limitless as we have one of the worlds most beautiful beaches and also have the kruger park (game reserve in Nelspruit (South Africa, 200kms from Mozambique.


Mozambica people like to socialise, In general they are friendly and helpful to tourists but always be cautioned of people who try to take advantage or even con you of your money, as this countries biggest crime is corruption. The public service is very slow in government offices and Banks and this sometimes slows down many business opperations. I hope the information I have given you is more or less sufficient.

Good Luck..!!

Thanks a lot for your response 'mozambique'. This certainly helps. I will study your response in depth and get back if I have any further queries.

Hey Mozambique,

Thanks for your extensive reply....& thanks to Max55 for the questions too.
This has helped a lot. 4000 USD or even 10K is too high as a cost of living.
Thanks again tc

Hi mozambique,

Thanks you answered many queries.

I will also be moving here anytime soon.

Can you please advise on food cost (preferably Indian) for staying in Maputo.

Hello friends

I will be moving to maputa Mozambique as i got an offer from mofer group. Pls advice about the company how good is it to work with them.

Thanks

I am also planing to go to mozambique

Please help me can or what we can do can we create our own online community just in case if we required any of us

Dear Members,

Please note that this discussion is a bit old

Feel free to start a new topic with all your questions on the Mozambique Forum please

Thank you

Maximilien
Expat-blog Team

thnka  LOT THESE ANS WILL HELP A LOT AS I M ALSO PLANNING TO MOVE THEIR AS IGOT OFFER FROM LUCKY TRADING COMPANY
PLZ LET ME KNOW THAT LUCKYTADING LDA COMPANY IS GOOD PLZ REPLY.