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American expat in Mozambique

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American

Lives in Pemba

Registration: 29 January 2013

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sbt2003 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Hotrodjohn

Importing cars from the UK. by Hotrodjohn

Has anyone done this? I will be importing a Toyota Hilux for my brother in laws use, he lives in Pemba.

sbt2003

John, It's expensive. Dont quote me 100% but the Mozambicans consider a quadcab to be a "luxury car" so the import duties on it will be 51% of the value of the car. You'd do well to contact a customs broker here to get firm information before you ... Read More

sbt2003 replied to a thread
11 years ago
beijaflor

Adequate living stipend for Maputo/Pemba by beijaflor

Hi! I am a new member and lifetime expat (first move was at three weeks old). I am considering a position in Maputo and Pemba that would be for six months. It is a semi-volunteer position that would give me housing an a monthly stipend for meals ...

sbt2003

ahhhh...I read your post wrong. Apologies. Yes, you'll be able to get by just fine on $1,200/month for food and incidentals in Pemba. There is one gym in town just above the port. I'm not sure what the rates are there but I'll stop by sometime ... Read More

sbt2003 replied to a thread
11 years ago
beijaflor

Adequate living stipend for Maputo/Pemba by beijaflor

Hi! I am a new member and lifetime expat (first move was at three weeks old). I am considering a position in Maputo and Pemba that would be for six months. It is a semi-volunteer position that would give me housing an a monthly stipend for meals ...

sbt2003

Stephanie, I cannot speak for Maputo but I can tell you that you will have a very difficult time getting by in Pemba on $1,200/month. Pemba has seen truly astronomic rises in property value since the discovery of gas offshore and the rental market ... Read More

sbt2003 replied to a thread
12 years ago
carlianne

MOZAMBIQUE PEMBA : NEW ARRIVAL by carlianne

Boa Tarde all, I am new to this blogging thing, i'm very computer literate but never done this before. i was seeking some information from those who live in Mozambique, especially Pemba. My husband has just relocated up to Mozambique and will ...

sbt2003

Did you ever get answers to this or find out on your own? My wife and I are relocating to Pemba from Houston, TX in April. We are looking for information on housing, requirements to drive, and information on medical care in Pemba. Anyone have any ... Read More