Capital city in Maputo City, Mozambique
Cost of living in Maputo
How much a month costs in Maputo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,100–1,800 (MT70,000–115,000).
Prices in Maputo
Typical 2026 ranges in MZN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MZN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | MT30,000–60,000 | $470–940 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | MT15,000–30,000 | $235–470 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MT800–1,500 | $13–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MT4,000–9,000 | $63–141 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MT150–350 | $2.3–5.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MT800–1,800 | $13–28 |
| Cappuccino | MT80–160 | $1.3–2.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MT70–140 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MT15–40 | $0.23–0.63 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MT250–600 | $3.9–9.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | MT2,000–5,000 | $31–78 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MT800–1,800 | $13–28 |
Value for money: 53/100
A value score of 53/100 means Maputo gives more quality of life per dollar than 52% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 53/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Mozambique.
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Cost of living across Mozambique
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Maputo
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Maputo?
About $470–705 on a lean budget, $1,100–1,800 for a comfortable month and $2,350–4,070 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Maputo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs MT30,000–60,000 ($470–940) a month in the center and MT15,000–30,000 ($235–470) outside it.
How much does food cost in Maputo?
A local meal is MT150–350 ($2.3–5.5); a mid-range restaurant is MT800–1,800 ($13–28) per person.
Is Mozambique expensive?
Prices in Mozambique are about 37% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.