Mozambique
Nampula
#3 Top 5 cities
Nampula is relevant mainly for regional projects or local business rather than as a broad-purpose expat destination.
Country overview
Population
770Β 379
Year-round temperatures
Day: 25°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 17°C aΕΎ 23°C
Climate
Inland tropical conditions with heat through most of the year and seasonal rains.
Distance to the sea
180 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Safety
3/10
Street crime and limited emergency capacity require caution, while Islamist-linked attacks in parts of Nampula Province make checking current regional advice essential before overland travel.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Although inland, Nampula can receive destructive cyclone rain and winds; flash flooding, extreme heat, drought, water stress, wildfire, and transport disruption during the wet season remain significant risks.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π΅πΉPortuguese
- π§π·Brazilians
- π¨π³Chinese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Affordable housing
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βFewer work opportunities
- βLess dynamic environment
- βSmaller expat scene