How Mozambique compares across key indices
Cost of Living
39 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
75/100
Healthcare
38/100
Quality of Life
89/200
How far your money goes in Mozambique
Cost of Living
39
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
29
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
39
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
41
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Mozambique - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
75/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
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Mozambique has 66 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $777 in Monapo to $1,014 in Maputo. Alto Molocue leads on safety, scoring 79/100. Nametil ranks highest for quality of life at 96/200.
Monapo
$777/mo
Alto Molocue
79/100
Nametil
96/200
Maputo
49/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Maputo | $1,014 | 70/100 | 91/200 | 49/100 | 48 |
| Matola | $909 | 72/100 | 92/200 | 44/100 | 45 |
| Nampula | $891 | 73/100 | 93/200 | 43/100 | 43 |
| Beira | $885 | 73/100 | 93/200 | 42/100 | 42 |
| Chimoio | $866 | 74/100 | 93/200 | 41/100 | 41 |
| Tete | $859 | 75/100 | 93/200 | 40/100 | 40 |
| Quelimane | $858 | 75/100 | 93/200 | 40/100 | 40 |
| Lichinga | $849 | 75/100 | 94/200 | 39/100 | 39 |
| Nacala | $842 | 75/100 | 94/200 | 39/100 | 38 |
| Pemba | $841 | 76/100 | 94/200 | 39/100 | 38 |
| Mocuba | $834 | 76/100 | 94/200 | 38/100 | 38 |
| Gurúè | $828 | 76/100 | 94/200 | 38/100 | 37 |
| Xai-Xai | $824 | 76/100 | 94/200 | 37/100 | 37 |
| Maxixe | $815 | 77/100 | 95/200 | 37/100 | 36 |
| Mandimba | $813 | 77/100 | 95/200 | 36/100 | 36 |
| Ressano Garcia | $810 | 77/100 | 95/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Angoche | $808 | 77/100 | 95/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Inhambane | $804 | 77/100 | 95/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Cuamba | $802 | 78/100 | 95/200 | 36/100 | 35 |
| Montepuez | $801 | 78/100 | 95/200 | 36/100 | 34 |
| Dondo | $798 | 78/100 | 95/200 | 35/100 | 34 |
| Chibuto | $793 | 78/100 | 95/200 | 35/100 | 34 |
| Manhiça | $789 | 78/100 | 95/200 | 35/100 | 33 |
| Chokwé | $788 | 78/100 | 95/200 | 34/100 | 33 |
| Mozambique | $782 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 33 |
| Nametil | $779 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Monapo | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Alto Molocue | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Marromeu | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Mocímboa da Praia | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Moatize | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Vilankulo | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Manica | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Gondola | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Chiúre | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Namialo | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Milange | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Mutuáli | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Macia | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
| Songo | $777 | 79/100 | 96/200 | 34/100 | 32 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Mozambique
Pollution Index
40/100
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PM2.5
20.1ug/m3
Moderate
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Common questions about living in Mozambique, answered with data
Mozambique has a cost of living index of 39 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $808 in Angoche and reach $1,014 in Maputo.
Angoche is the most affordable city in Mozambique in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $808 for a single person including rent. Ressano Garcia is the next most affordable at $810/mo.
Mozambique has a safety index of 75/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Angoche scores highest on safety at 77/100.
Angoche ranks highest for quality of life in Mozambique, scoring 95/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $808/mo for a single person.
Mozambique scores 38/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Mozambique's cost of living is roughly 61% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 71% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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