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Cost of Living in Maputo

Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique · Population 1,133,200 · National capital

▲ +24% vs Mozambique average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)MT28,497 ($445)
Couple, monthlyMT50,751 ($793)
Family of four, monthlyMT65,802 ($1,028)

Estimated Prices in Maputo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantMT300 ($4.68)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeMT1,198 ($18.72)per meal
CappuccinoMT89.86 ($1.40)each
Monthly groceries (single person)MT6,789 ($106)per month
Monthly public transport passMT1,098 ($17.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentMT2,895 ($45.24)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)MT839 ($13.10)per month
Fitness club membershipMT839 ($13.10)per month
Cinema ticketMT220 ($3.43)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreMT12,260 ($192)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreMT8,529 ($133)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreMT25,586 ($400)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

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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11 km away · Maputo

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54 km away · Maputo

Manhiça

67 km away · Maputo

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117 km away · Gaza

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149 km away · Gaza

Chokwé

166 km away · Gaza

Chibuto

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Other Major Cities in Mozambique

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

Maxixe

Inhambane · pop. 155,521

MT21,504 ($336) / mo

Living in Maputo

Maputo 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maputo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated MT28,497 ($445) per month in Maputo including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for Mozambique.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Maputo?
A net salary of around MT37,046 ($579) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Maputo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Maputo is MT20,800 ($325).
How much is rent in Maputo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated MT12,260 ($192) per month in the city centre and MT8,529 ($133) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about MT25,586 ($400).
Is Maputo cheaper than Mozambique on average?
No — Maputo is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the Mozambique average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Maputo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at MT6,789 ($106) in Maputo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about MT300 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around MT90 ($1).
How do transport costs in Maputo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Maputo is estimated at MT1,098 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Maputo are estimates based on Mozambique national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,133,200) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.