Cost of Living in Mozambique
Summary of cost of living in Mozambique:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,262.1 (144,388.9 MT), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $631.9 (40,333.0 MT), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mozambique is, on average, 45.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mozambique is, on average, 69.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 650.00 MT | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,000.00 MT | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 466.27 MT | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 100.00 MT | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 MT | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 141.67 MT | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 62.18 MT | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 41.48 MT | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 103.75 MT | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 51.70 MT | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 43.85 MT | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 140.67 MT | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 395.57 MT | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 153.25 MT | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 152.80 MT | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 72.95 MT | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 42.12 MT | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 61.17 MT | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 37.99 MT | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 36.61 MT | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 33.78 MT | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 59.73 MT | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 50.32 MT | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 MT | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 65.00 MT | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 85.83 MT | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 180.00 MT | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 22.50 MT | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 MT | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 MT | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 160.93 MT | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,570.00 MT | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 89.16 MT | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,025,000.00 MT | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,460,000.00 MT | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 5,010.08 MT | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 583.33 MT | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 6,142.67 MT | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,656.25 MT | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,666.67 MT | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 500.00 MT | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 7,791.67 MT | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 328,500.00 MT | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,866.67 MT | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,312.50 MT | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,750.00 MT | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,708.33 MT | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 34,204.55 MT | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 24,248.71 MT | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 61,170.29 MT | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 31,625.00 MT | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,969.66 MT | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,318.17 MT | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 20,800.00 MT | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 25.00 | |
Prices in Mozambique
This country had 325 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 13 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 13 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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