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Cost of Living in Cidade de Nacala

Cidade de Nacala, Nampula, Mozambique · Population 206,449

▼ -6% vs Mozambique average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)MT21,504 ($336)
Couple, monthlyMT38,170 ($596)
Family of four, monthlyMT49,367 ($771)

Estimated Prices in Cidade de Nacala

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantMT230 ($3.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeMT922 ($14.40)per meal
CappuccinoMT69.12 ($1.08)each
Monthly groceries (single person)MT5,222 ($81.60)per month
Monthly public transport passMT845 ($13.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentMT2,227 ($34.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)MT645 ($10.08)per month
Fitness club membershipMT645 ($10.08)per month
Cinema ticketMT169 ($2.64)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreMT8,832 ($138)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreMT6,144 ($96.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreMT18,432 ($288)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Cidade de Nacala is MT16,000 ($250) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT21,504 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT27,955 ($437) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT6,144 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Ilha de Moçambique

54 km away · Nampula

Nampula

165 km away · Nampula

Pemba

177 km away · Cabo Delgado

Ancuabe

196 km away · Cabo Delgado

António Enes

204 km away · Nampula

Montepuez

242 km away · Cabo Delgado

Macomia

264 km away · Cabo Delgado

Ligonha

324 km away · Nampula

Other Major Cities in Mozambique

Maputo

Maputo · pop. 1,133,200

MT28,497 ($445) / mo

Matola

Maputo · pop. 1,032,197

MT24,748 ($387) / mo

Nampula

Nampula · pop. 743,000

MT22,890 ($358) / mo

Beira

Sofala · pop. 530,604

MT22,890 ($358) / mo

Quelimane

Zambézia · pop. 349,842

MT22,890 ($358) / mo

Chimoio

Manica · pop. 238,976

MT21,504 ($336) / mo

Malema

Nampula · pop. 195,077

MT21,504 ($336) / mo

Maxixe

Inhambane · pop. 155,521

MT21,504 ($336) / mo

Living in Cidade de Nacala

Cidade de Nacala is one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT21,504 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT6,144 ($96) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to MT49,367 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT38,170 ($596) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Cidade de Nacala is MT16,000 ($250). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT27,955 ($437) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cidade de Nacala expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated MT21,504 ($336) per month in Cidade de Nacala including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Mozambique.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Cidade de Nacala?
A net salary of around MT27,955 ($437) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Cidade de Nacala with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Cidade de Nacala is MT16,000 ($250).
How much is rent in Cidade de Nacala?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated MT8,832 ($138) per month in the city centre and MT6,144 ($96) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about MT18,432 ($288).
Is Cidade de Nacala cheaper than Mozambique on average?
Yes — Cidade de Nacala is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Mozambique average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Cidade de Nacala?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at MT5,222 ($82) in Cidade de Nacala. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about MT230 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around MT69 ($1).
How do transport costs in Cidade de Nacala compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Cidade de Nacala is estimated at MT845 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Cidade de Nacala are estimates based on Mozambique national averages adjusted for city size (population 206,449). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.