Daily life in Mozambique

The everyday services that decide whether a family settles well: who fixes the geyser, who minds the children, where you buy what you need.

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The everyday services that decide whether a family settles well: who fixes the geyser, who minds the children, where you buy what you need. Each service below has its own page setting out what is involved, what it typically requires from you and how we work through it. If you are unsure where your requirement fits, describe it in your own words and we will point you to the right starting point.

Services

Life in Mozambique services

Each page sets out what is involved, what we need from you and what happens next.

White sand beach and palm trees on the Mozambican coast

Shopping

Where to buy what, from imported goods to local markets, and what is worth bringing with you.

Port cranes and containers at dusk in Mozambique

Supermarkets

The main grocery options in each city and how availability changes through the year.

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Restaurants

Eating out from casual to formal, and venues suitable for business entertaining.

Modern office towers on a palm-lined avenue in downtown Maputo

Domestic Help

Engaging household staff lawfully, with contracts, registration and fair terms.

Cleaning

Regular and once-off cleaning services for homes and apartments.

Business team meeting in a Maputo boardroom

Laundry

Laundry and dry cleaning services, including collection and delivery arrangements.

Repairs

General maintenance and handyman services for rented and owned homes.

Plumbers

Plumbing work, geysers, pumps and water storage, which most homes here depend on.

Coastal villa overlooking the Indian Ocean

Electricians

Electrical work, prepaid meters, surge protection and backup power installation.

Gardening

Garden maintenance, irrigation and outdoor upkeep for houses and compounds.

Pest Control

Treatment and prevention for insects and rodents in coastal and humid conditions.

Container ship being loaded at the port of Maputo

Furniture

Buying, renting or importing furniture, and lead times for locally made pieces.

Appliances

Sourcing appliances, spare parts availability and voltage or fitting compatibility.

Childcare

Nannies, day care and after-school arrangements, engaged on proper terms.

Historic stone town street on Ilha de Moçambique

Pet Care

Veterinary care, boarding, grooming and travel arrangements for pets.

Gyms

Gyms, clubs and sports facilities in the main cities and coastal towns.

Beauty

Salons and personal care services, including what to bring for specialist needs.

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Wellness

Physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing support for individuals and families.

Community Services

Networks, associations and groups that make settling in considerably easier.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you are trying to do in Mozambique and we will point you to the right service — or tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.

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