Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique

Summary of cost of living in Maputo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 180,358 MT
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 97,919 MT
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Maputo
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 709 MT
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 454 MT
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 409 MT
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 99 MT
12 eggs, large 123 MT
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 75 MT
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 322 MT
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 128 MT
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 69 MT
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 64 MT
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 567 MT
2 liters of coca-cola 90 MT
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 26 MT
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 100,998 MT
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 35,567 MT
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,237 MT
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 67,952 MT
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 32,500 MT
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,410 MT
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 2,290 MT
40” flat screen tv 25,381 MT
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 7,322 MT
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 210 MT
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,786 MT
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,666 MT
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 2,486 MT
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,992 MT
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 5,106 MT
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 888,303 MT
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 83 MT
Monthly ticket public transport 1,445 MT
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 893 MT
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 257 MT
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 568 MT
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 2,304 MT
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 313 MT
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 173 MT
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 252 MT
4 rolls of toilet paper 119 MT
Tube of toothpaste 80 MT
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 456 MT
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,494 MT
2 tickets to the movies 730 MT
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,205 MT
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,361 MT
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 325 MT
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 197 MT
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 75 MT
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 43,072 MT
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 4.20 MT
1 month of gym membership in business district 3,023 MT
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 125 MT
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 70 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: May 22, 2025

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