Matola, Maputo, Mozambique · Population 1,032,197
▲ +8% vs Mozambique average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | MT263 ($4.10) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | MT1,051 ($16.42) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | MT78.80 ($1.23) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | MT5,954 ($93.02) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | MT963 ($15.05) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | MT2,539 ($39.67) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | MT735 ($11.49) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | MT735 ($11.49) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | MT193 ($3.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | MT10,404 ($163) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | MT7,237 ($113) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | MT21,712 ($339) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Matola is MT18,240 ($285) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT24,748 ($387) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT32,172 ($503) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT7,237 ($113)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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MT21,504 ($336) / moMatola is one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT24,748 ($387), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT7,237 ($113) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to MT56,978 ($890) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT44,000 ($688) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Matola is MT18,240 ($285). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT32,172 ($503) per month.