Travel budget and cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) how much does a trip cost?

Maputo travel budget

Maputo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Maputo

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Maputo compared to Mozambique in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Maputo in 2020 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Maputo in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Maputo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Maputo

Lunch

$ 8.7/person
($ 5 to $ 21)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 3.8 to $ 8.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Maputo

2-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 49 to $ 55)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 76/night
($ 44 to $ 106)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 93 to $ 308)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 155 to $ 235)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Room with kitchen

$ 147/month
($ 120 to $ 174)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 126/month
($ 59 to $ 216)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 75/month
($ 47 to $ 104)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 286/month
($ 114 to $ 490)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Maputo

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 9.6/kg
($ 5 to $ 17)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 5.3/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 7.6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.5/salad
($ 0.1 to $ 1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 6.7/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 10)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Maputo

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 17/month
($ 6.7 to $ 35)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.8/km
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

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123% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.8
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 39/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 155)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Maputo

Electricity, water...

$ 84/month
($ 52 to $ 177)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 830/month
($ 420 to $ 1678)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1365

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 288/month
($ 169 to $ 839)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093

Flat (centre)

$ 1483/month
($ 839 to $ 2348)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2192

Flat (suburbs)

$ 690/month
($ 420 to $ 1678)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1735

Gym

$ 48/month
($ 29 to $ 60)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 165/month
($ 102 to $ 336)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 8659/yr
($ 3104 to $ 16771)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16412

Leisure activity budget in Maputo

Cinema

$ 6.9/ticket
($ 5 to $ 8.4)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 8.4 to $ 17)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Maputo

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 55
($ 20 to $ 108)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 21 to $ 69)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 85
($ 52 to $ 136)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 112
($ 69 to $ 202)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Maputo

$ 887
(fair price: $ 766)

Manchester → Maputo

$ 940
(fair price: $ 801)

Dublin → Maputo

$ 797
(fair price: $ 698)

New York City → Maputo

$ 1470
(fair price: $ 1262)

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