What is the cost of living in Maputo?

The cost of living in Maputo is 73.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 26.7). Groceries are 62.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 56.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately MZN 34,729 per month. Local purchasing power index is 24.0 (NYC = 100).

🇲🇿 Mozambique · #408 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Maputo?

Q: Should I move to Maputo?

Maputo, Mozambique has a cost of living 73.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 26.7). It is ranked #408 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 24.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

73.3% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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vs NYC

MZN 34,729

1-BR, city centre

24.0

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Maputo

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

26.7 Affordable

Rent

11.8 Very affordable

Groceries

37.4 Affordable

Restaurants

43.3 Affordable

Purchasing Power

24.0 Very weak

Rent in Maputo

1-BR, city centre MZN 34,729/mo

1-BR, outside centre MZN 24,143/mo

3-BR, city centre MZN 68,538/mo

3-BR, outside centre MZN 36,254/mo

Save by going outside centre 31% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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