Cost of Living in Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo has a cost of living index of 32/100 (New York = 100). It is 68% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

32/100
Cost Index
$800/mo
Median Income
41/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 28/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$924/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$250/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,821/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 18/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.6/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.1/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.3/kg
Dining OutScore: 18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.2/meal
TransportationScore: 22/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$0.31/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$78/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$113.5/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20.5/month
HealthcareScore: 25/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
minimal
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Ponta Vermelha, Polana

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maputo cheap to live in?

Maputo has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Maputo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Maputo costs approximately $924/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $250/month.

Is Maputo good for digital nomads?

Maputo has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Maputo?

The median net monthly salary in Maputo is approximately $800 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Maputo compare to New York for cost of living?

Maputo (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Maputo.

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