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Cost of Living in Ilha de Moçambique

Ilha de Moçambique, Nampula, Mozambique · Population 14,000

▼ -16% vs Mozambique average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)MT19,210 ($300)
Couple, monthlyMT34,053 ($532)
Family of four, monthlyMT43,999 ($687)

Estimated Prices in Ilha de Moçambique

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantMT207 ($3.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeMT829 ($12.96)per meal
CappuccinoMT62.21 ($0.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)MT4,700 ($73.44)per month
Monthly public transport passMT760 ($11.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentMT2,004 ($31.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)MT581 ($9.07)per month
Fitness club membershipMT581 ($9.07)per month
Cinema ticketMT152 ($2.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreMT7,742 ($121)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreMT5,386 ($84.15)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreMT16,158 ($252)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ilha de Moçambique is MT14,400 ($225) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT19,210 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT24,973 ($390) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT5,386 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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54 km away · Nampula

Nampula

158 km away · Nampula

António Enes

159 km away · Nampula

Pemba

231 km away · Cabo Delgado

Ancuabe

247 km away · Cabo Delgado

Montepuez

284 km away · Cabo Delgado

Macomia

318 km away · Cabo Delgado

Ligonha

322 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

Cidade de Nacala

Nampula · pop. 206,449

MT21,504 ($336) / mo

Malema

Nampula · pop. 195,077

MT21,504 ($336) / mo

Living in Ilha de Moçambique

Ilha de Moçambique is one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT19,210 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT5,386 ($84) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to MT43,999 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT34,053 ($532) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ilha de Moçambique is MT14,400 ($225). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT24,973 ($390) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilha de Moçambique expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated MT19,210 ($300) per month in Ilha de Moçambique including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Mozambique.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ilha de Moçambique?
A net salary of around MT24,973 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ilha de Moçambique with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ilha de Moçambique is MT14,400 ($225).
How much is rent in Ilha de Moçambique?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated MT7,742 ($121) per month in the city centre and MT5,386 ($84) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about MT16,158 ($252).
Is Ilha de Moçambique cheaper than Mozambique on average?
Yes — Ilha de Moçambique is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Mozambique average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ilha de Moçambique?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at MT4,700 ($73) in Ilha de Moçambique. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about MT207 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around MT62 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ilha de Moçambique compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ilha de Moçambique is estimated at MT760 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ilha de Moçambique are estimates based on Mozambique national averages adjusted for city size (population 14,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.