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Cost of Living in Nampula

Nampula, Nampula, Mozambique · Population 743,000

▲ +0% vs Mozambique average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)MT22,890 ($358)
Couple, monthlyMT40,659 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyMT52,616 ($822)

Estimated Prices in Nampula

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantMT244 ($3.82)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeMT977 ($15.26)per meal
CappuccinoMT73.27 ($1.14)each
Monthly groceries (single person)MT5,536 ($86.50)per month
Monthly public transport passMT895 ($13.99)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentMT2,361 ($36.89)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)MT684 ($10.68)per month
Fitness club membershipMT684 ($10.68)per month
Cinema ticketMT179 ($2.80)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreMT9,499 ($148)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreMT6,608 ($103)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreMT19,825 ($310)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Nampula is MT16,960 ($265) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT22,890 ($358) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT29,757 ($465) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT6,608 ($103)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

António Enes

142 km away · Nampula

Ilha de Moçambique

158 km away · Nampula

Ligonha

164 km away · Nampula

Cidade de Nacala

165 km away · Nampula

Malema

200 km away · Nampula

Mocuba

220 km away · Zambézia

Montepuez

224 km away · Cabo Delgado

Ancuabe

245 km away · Cabo Delgado

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

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 Nampula

Nampula is one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT22,890 ($358), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT6,608 ($103) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to MT52,616 ($822) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT40,659 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Nampula is MT16,960 ($265). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT29,757 ($465) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nampula expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated MT22,890 ($358) per month in Nampula including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Mozambique.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Nampula?
A net salary of around MT29,757 ($465) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nampula with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nampula is MT16,960 ($265).
How much is rent in Nampula?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated MT9,499 ($148) per month in the city centre and MT6,608 ($103) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about MT19,825 ($310).
Is Nampula cheaper than Mozambique on average?
No — Nampula is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Mozambique average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Nampula?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at MT5,536 ($86) in Nampula. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about MT244 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around MT73 ($1).
How do transport costs in Nampula compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nampula is estimated at MT895 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nampula are estimates based on Mozambique national averages adjusted for city size (population 743,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.