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Cost of Living in Mocuba

Mocuba, Zambézia, Mozambique

▼ -13% vs Mozambique average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)MT19,896 ($311)
Couple, monthlyMT35,283 ($551)
Family of four, monthlyMT45,603 ($713)

Estimated Prices in Mocuba

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantMT214 ($3.35)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeMT857 ($13.39)per meal
CappuccinoMT64.28 ($1.00)each
Monthly groceries (single person)MT4,857 ($75.89)per month
Monthly public transport passMT786 ($12.28)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentMT2,071 ($32.36)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)MT600 ($9.37)per month
Fitness club membershipMT600 ($9.37)per month
Cinema ticketMT157 ($2.46)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreMT8,066 ($126)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreMT5,611 ($87.67)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreMT16,834 ($263)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Mocuba is MT14,880 ($233) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT19,896 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT25,865 ($404) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT5,611 ($88)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Pebane

48 km away · Zambézia

Mocuba

135 km away · Zambézia

Nicoadala

175 km away · Zambézia

Quelimane

185 km away · Zambézia

António Enes

189 km away · Nampula

Ligonha

193 km away · Nampula

Vila Junqueiro

205 km away · Zambézia

Nampula

220 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 Mocuba

Mocuba is one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT19,896 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT5,611 ($88) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to MT45,603 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT35,283 ($551) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Mocuba is MT14,880 ($233). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT25,865 ($404) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mocuba expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated MT19,896 ($311) per month in Mocuba including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Mozambique.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Mocuba?
A net salary of around MT25,865 ($404) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mocuba with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mocuba is MT14,880 ($233).
How much is rent in Mocuba?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated MT8,066 ($126) per month in the city centre and MT5,611 ($88) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about MT16,834 ($263).
Is Mocuba cheaper than Mozambique on average?
Yes — Mocuba is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Mozambique average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Mocuba?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at MT4,857 ($76) in Mocuba. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about MT214 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around MT64 ($1).
How do transport costs in Mocuba compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Mocuba is estimated at MT786 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Mocuba are estimates based on Mozambique national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.