MigrantoCost of living in Mozambique
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Mozambique
Spending runs from MZN 636 a month in the poorest fifth to MZN 6,870 in the richest
Per person, whole country
MZN 1,590
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
MZN 636richest 20%
MZN 6,870
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Key facts
The cost of living in Mozambique in numbers
Typical spending takes 12% of the average wage
A typical person spends MZN 1,590 a month while the average take-home wage is MZN 13,100, so 88% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
The richest fifth spends 10.8× the poorest
Spending runs from MZN 636 a month in the poorest fifth to MZN 6,870 in the richest, which is #16 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Mozambique compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Mozambique against other countries
Cheaper than 63% of countries
Where Mozambique sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs MZN 63,600 at world-middle prices costs MZN 56,300 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Mozambique?
A typical person in Mozambique spends about MZN 1,590 a month — around MZN 19,100 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Mozambique?
By spending, Mozambique ranks #183 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about MZN 1,590 a month, the poorest 20% about MZN 636 and the richest 20% about MZN 6,870. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Mozambique in US dollars?
The cost of living in Mozambique is about $25 a month, or roughly $300 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Mozambique?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about MZN 636 a month per person, a typical one around MZN 1,590, and a comfortable life around MZN 2,350. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Mozambique enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about MZN 1,590 a month, while the average take-home pay in Mozambique is about MZN 13,100. For more on incomes, see salaries in Mozambique.
Is Mozambique an expensive country to live in?
No. Mozambique is more expensive than 1% of countries worldwide and ranks 51st of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Mozambique?
Mozambique uses the Mozambican Metical (MZN). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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