Matola at a glance
- 88.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level.
Green is the better side of each figure. Every line is computed from the tables below.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Rent, 1-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $391 |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed city centremonthly, USD | $469 |
| Groceriesmonthly, one person | $93 |
| Dining outmonthly, one person | $211 |
| Utilitiesmonthly: power, water, heating, internet | $117 |
| Average net salarymonthly, after tax; average, not median | $313 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $548 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centremonthly, USD | $704 |
Single person, USD. Data updated September 8, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Matola, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these. Cheaper side of each row in green.
Eating out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.82 |
|---|---|
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $62.59 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.26 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.56 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.17 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.56 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.85 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.71 |
Groceries
| Milk, 1 L | $1.56 |
|---|---|
| White bread, 500 g | $1.01 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.62 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.88 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.73 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.01 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.61 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.02 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.78 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.55 |
Transport & bills
| Taxi start | $1.56 |
|---|---|
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.17 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.36 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $39.12 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $78.24 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.82 |
Leisure
| Gym, monthly | $39.12 |
|---|---|
| Cinema, one seat | $7.82 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Matola has 88.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the lowest of the 6 Mozambique cities we track. Mozambique's national figure is 95.3, so Matola runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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