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Mozambique🇲🇿

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At a Glance

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

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Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Mozambique

Cost of Living

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Rent Index

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Groceries

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Restaurant Prices

100 = NYC dining

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Safety & Crime

Low Risk

How safe residents feel in Mozambique - based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

75/100

Crime Index

25/100

Lower is better

Walking Safety

Daytime100

Nighttime100

0 point drop from day to night

Cities in Mozambique

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.

💸Most Affordable

Monapo

$777/mo

Safest

Alto Molocue

79/100

Best Quality of Life

Nametil

96/200

Best Healthcare

Maputo

49/100

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City	Monthly Cost	Safety	Quality of Life	Healthcare	Pollution
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

Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Mozambique

Pollution Index

40/100

Lower is better

PM2.5

20.1ug/m3

Moderate

Environmental Quality

Air Quality100/100

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Mozambique, answered with data

What is the cost of living in Mozambique?

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.

What is the cheapest city in Mozambique for expats?

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.

Is Mozambique safe for expats?

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.

What is the best city in Mozambique for expats and digital nomads?

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.

How good is healthcare in Mozambique?

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.

Is Mozambique cheaper than the United States?

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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