Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique · Population 1,133,200 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Mozambique average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | MT300 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | MT1,198 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | MT89.86 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | MT6,789 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | MT1,098 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | MT2,895 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | MT839 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | MT839 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | MT220 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | MT12,260 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | MT8,529 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | MT25,586 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Maputo is MT20,800 ($325) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT28,497 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT37,046 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT8,529 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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MT21,504 ($336) / moMaputo is the capital and one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT28,497 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT8,529 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to MT65,802 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT50,751 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Maputo is MT20,800 ($325). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT37,046 ($579) per month.