Mozambique
Beira
#2 Top 5 cities
Beira has regional economic importance and some expat relevance, but practical conditions are weaker and less predictable than in Maputo.
Country overview
Population
687Β 764
Year-round temperatures
Day: 25°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 18°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Hot humid coastal climate with cyclone risk and a pronounced rainy season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
4/10
Robbery, pickpocketing, and other street crime require a cautious routine, especially after dark and in isolated areas; limited policing and emergency services increase the consequences of incidents.
Natural disaster resilience
1/10
Low-lying Beira has extreme cyclone, storm-surge, and flood exposure, illustrated by Cyclone Idai; coastal erosion, sea-level rise, heat, and disease outbreaks after floods compound the risk.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π΅πΉPortuguese
- πΏπ¦South Africans
- π¨π³Chinese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Beaches and sea
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller expat scene
- βUneven neighborhood quality
- βFewer work opportunities