Town in Inhambane, Mozambique
Cost of living in Vilankulo
How much a month costs in Vilankulo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $862–1,490 (MT55,000–95,000).
Prices in Vilankulo
Typical 2026 ranges in MZN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MZN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MT800–1,500 | $13–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MT3,000–7,000 | $47–110 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MT150–350 | $2.3–5.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MT700–1,500 | $11–23 |
| Cappuccino | MT70–140 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MT70–140 | $1.1–2.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MT30–80 | $0.5–1.3 |
| 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: 70/100
A value score of 70/100 means Vilankulo gives more quality of life per dollar than 69% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100. It's the 2nd 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 Vilankulo
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 Vilankulo?
About $439–658 on a lean budget, $862–1,490 for a comfortable month and $2,040–3,600 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Vilankulo?
A local meal is MT150–350 ($2.3–5.5); a mid-range restaurant is MT700–1,500 ($11–23) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.