Palma, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique · Population 75,000
▼ -6% vs Mozambique average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | MT230 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | MT922 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | MT69.12 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | MT5,222 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | MT845 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | MT2,227 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | MT645 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | MT645 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | MT169 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | MT8,832 ($138) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | MT6,144 ($96.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | MT18,432 ($288) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Palma is MT16,000 ($250) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of MT21,504 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly MT27,955 ($437) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (MT6,144 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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MT21,504 ($336) / moPalma is one of the key cities in Mozambique. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is MT21,504 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around MT6,144 ($96) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to MT49,367 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately MT38,170 ($596) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Palma is MT16,000 ($250). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least MT27,955 ($437) per month.