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 United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Maputo in 2025 is 26% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Maputo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Maputo

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

---

48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 19 to $ 37)

---

35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 8.8 to $ 14)

---

5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

---

82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

---

51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

---

55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

---

68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

---

59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Maputo

1-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 70 to $ 378)

---

60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 63 to $ 328)

---

9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 27 to $ 210)

---

63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 137/night
($ 58 to $ 308)

---

60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 145 to $ 229)

---

69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 70/month
($ 70 to $ 382)

---

60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 161/month
($ 32 to $ 620)

---

38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 134/month
($ 30 to $ 363)

---

40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 54/month
($ 31 to $ 108)

---

78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 183/month
($ 44 to $ 508)

---

16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Maputo

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

---

56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

---

64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

---

62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

---

29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 6.2/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 7.1)

---

52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

---

63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

---

80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

---

72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

---

68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Maputo

Bus ticket

$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

---

87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.4/km
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

---

79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

---

48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.9
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

---

27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 38/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 151)

---

53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Maputo

Cinema

$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 8.8)

---

45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 39/hr
($ 27 to $ 45)

---

68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Maputo

Cigarettes

$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 3.5)

---

73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 56
($ 23 to $ 116)

---

3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 70
($ 45 to $ 97)

---

49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Maputo

$ 999
(fair price: $ 853)

Montreal → Maputo

$ 1641
(fair price: $ 1551)

Manchester → Maputo

$ 1054
(fair price: $ 888)

Dublin → Maputo

$ 1005
(fair price: $ 865)

New York City → Maputo

$ 1429
(fair price: $ 1254)

Edinburgh → Maputo

$ 1251
(fair price: $ 1013)

Book a flight