Travel budget in Mozambique

Mozambique: calculate your travel budget

Mozambique: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mozambique for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 39 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 891* (56532 MZN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 88 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2747* (174300 MZN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 111 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 62 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4788* (303856 MZN)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Mozambique in 2024

Cost of living: Mozambique VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mozambique in 2024 is 28% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Mozambique by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Mozambique compared to the national average.

Cities /Mozambique View Details
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Local prices in Mozambique by expense type

Mozambique: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mozambique costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 3.2 to $ 18)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 16 to $ 47)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.2/person
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Mozambique: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mozambique costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 7.6 to $ 245)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 31 to $ 166)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 70 to $ 145)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 89 to $ 171)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 148 to $ 245)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 524
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 70/month
($ 11 to $ 214)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 125/month
($ 80 to $ 211)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 117/month
($ 69 to $ 190)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 80/month
($ 31 to $ 178)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 307/month
($ 223 to $ 424)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Mozambique: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mozambique costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 6.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Mozambique: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mozambique is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.9/km
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

124% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 141)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Mozambique: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mozambique costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.6/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 13)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 27/hr
($ 16 to $ 40)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Mozambique: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mozambique costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 27
($ 9.4 to $ 32)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 69
($ 40 to $ 86)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Maputo
London → Maputo
London → Maputo
$ 897
(fair price: $ 763)
Montreal → Maputo
Montreal → Maputo
Montreal → Maputo
$ 1545
(fair price: $ 1449)
Manchester → Maputo
Manchester → Maputo
Manchester → Maputo
$ 949
(fair price: $ 793)
Dublin → Maputo
Dublin → Maputo
Dublin → Maputo
$ 860
(fair price: $ 719)
New York City → Maputo
New York City → Maputo
New York City → Maputo
$ 1337
(fair price: $ 1175)
Toronto → Maputo
Toronto → Maputo
Toronto → Maputo
$ 1599
(fair price: $ 1392)

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About the information on the cost of living in Mozambique

The information about the cost of living in Mozambique shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Mozambique updated on 15-03-2024.

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