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Pemba vs Matola

Mozambique vs Mozambique · 1,673 km apart

Pemba

Mozambique

MT21,504 ($336)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Matola

Mozambique

MT24,748 ($387)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpensePembaMatolaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.60$4.10Pemba
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.40$16.42Pemba
Cappuccino$1.08$1.23Pemba
Monthly groceries (single person)$81.60$93.02Pemba
Monthly public transport pass$13.20$15.05Pemba
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$34.80$39.67Pemba
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.08$11.49Pemba
Fitness club membership$10.08$11.49Pemba
Cinema ticket$2.64$3.01Pemba
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$138$163Pemba
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$96.00$113Pemba
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$288$339Pemba
Total single-person budget$336$387Pemba
Average net salary$250$285

Verdict

Pemba is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pemba runs about $336 versus $387 in Matola — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Pemba 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 Pemba  ·  Full cost of living in Matola

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pemba cheaper than Matola?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $336 per month in Pemba versus $387 in Matola — about 15% less.
How far is Pemba from Matola?
The straight-line distance between Pemba and Matola is approximately 1,673 km (1,039 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Pemba or Matola?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Pemba and $285 in Matola. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Pemba versus $0 in Matola per month.