Beach town in Inhambane, Mozambique
Cost of living in Tofo
How much a month costs in Tofo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $862–1,410 (MT55,000–90,000).
Prices in Tofo
Typical 2026 ranges in MZN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MZN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MT700–1,500 | $11–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MT2,500–6,000 | $39–94 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MT150–350 | $2.3–5.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MT600–1,400 | $9–22 |
| Cappuccino | MT70–140 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MT70–130 | $1.1–2.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MT40–100 | $0.6–1.6 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MT300–700 | $4.7–11.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MT800–1,800 | $13–28 |
Value for money: 72/100
A value score of 72/100 means Tofo gives more quality of life per dollar than 71% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100. It's the 1st 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 Tofo
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 Tofo?
About $439–658 on a lean budget, $862–1,410 for a comfortable month and $1,880–3,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Tofo?
A local meal is MT150–350 ($2.3–5.5); a mid-range restaurant is MT600–1,400 ($9–22) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.