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Mapai vs Beira

Mozambique vs Mozambique · 433 km apart

Mapai

Mozambique

MT19,210 ($300)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Beira

Mozambique

MT22,890 ($358)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Mapai	Beira	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$3.24	$3.82	Mapai
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$12.96	$15.26	Mapai
Cappuccino	$0.97	$1.14	Mapai
Monthly groceries (single person)	$73.44	$86.50	Mapai
Monthly public transport pass	$11.88	$13.99	Mapai
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$31.32	$36.89	Mapai
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$9.07	$10.68	Mapai
Fitness club membership	$9.07	$10.68	Mapai
Cinema ticket	$2.38	$2.80	Mapai
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$121	$148	Mapai
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$84.15	$103	Mapai
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$252	$310	Mapai
Total single-person budget	$300	$358	Mapai
Average net salary	$225	$265

Verdict

Mapai is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mapai runs about $300 versus $358 in Beira — a difference of roughly 19%.

Salary-adjusted, Mapai leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Mapai · Full cost of living in Beira

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mapai cheaper than Beira?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $300 per month in Mapai versus $358 in Beira — about 19% less.

How far is Mapai from Beira?

The straight-line distance between Mapai and Beira is approximately 433 km (269 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Mapai or Beira?

The estimated average net salary is $225 in Mapai and $265 in Beira. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Mapai versus $0 in Beira per month.