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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1428* (91714 MZN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 113 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 3178* (204078 MZN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 113 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4731* (303884 MZN)

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



Cost of living in Maputo compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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):

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Local prices in Maputo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Maputo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Maputo is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Maputo (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.51212272712121.21.2United StatesMaputoLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 19 to $ 37)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 8.8 to $ 14)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Maputo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Maputo is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Maputo (compared to United States)167167246246346346177177254254152152909013713770705454United StatesMaputo2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 70 to $ 378)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 152/night
($ 63 to $ 328)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 27 to $ 210)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 58 to $ 308)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 145 to $ 229)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 70/month
($ 70 to $ 382)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 161/month
($ 32 to $ 620)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 134/month
($ 30 to $ 363)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 54/month
($ 31 to $ 108)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 183/month
($ 44 to $ 508)

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

Supermarket food budget in Maputo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Maputo is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Maputo (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.22.82.86.26.2110.90.9United StatesMaputoEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 7.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in Maputo

On average, the price of transport in Maputo is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Maputo (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.30.33.43.41.51.53838United StatesMaputoBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

48% 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)
$ 2.9
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 151)

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

Leisure activity budget in Maputo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Maputo is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 8.8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 39/hr
($ 27 to $ 45)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Maputo

On average, shopping budget in Maputo is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 3.5)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 56
($ 23 to $ 116)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 70
($ 45 to $ 97)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Maputo
London → Maputo
London → Maputo
$ 999
(fair price: $ 853)
Montreal → Maputo
Montreal → Maputo
Montreal → Maputo
$ 1641
(fair price: $ 1551)
Manchester → Maputo
Manchester → Maputo
Manchester → Maputo
$ 1054
(fair price: $ 888)
Dublin → Maputo
Dublin → Maputo
Dublin → Maputo
$ 1005
(fair price: $ 865)
New York City → Maputo
New York City → Maputo
New York City → Maputo
$ 1429
(fair price: $ 1254)
Edinburgh → Maputo
Edinburgh → Maputo
Edinburgh → Maputo
$ 1251
(fair price: $ 1013)

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About this information on the cost of living in Maputo

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

The information about the cost of living in Maputo was updated on 12-11-2024.

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