Mid-Range Travel Guide: Maputo

Accommodation

$40-120 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, or business hotels with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$20-50 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-oriented establishments, hotel dining, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Regular taxis, ride-sharing apps, occasional car rentals, mix of chapas and private transport

Activities

$25-70 per day

Guided tours, cultural attractions, boat trips, organized excursions, museum entries

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use chapas (local minibus taxis) instead of regular taxis for transport (usually 70-90% savings)

Stay in neighborhoods away from the waterfront tourist areas (generally 30-50% lower accommodation costs)

Buy groceries and prepare some meals yourself when possible (can reduce food costs by 50-70%)

Visit free attractions like beaches and local markets rather than paid tours every day

Book accommodation directly with properties rather than through booking sites to avoid commission fees

Travel during low season months for significantly reduced accommodation and tour prices

Only eating in tourist-oriented restaurants near the waterfront (typically 100-200% markup over local establishments)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the chapa system (can increase transport costs by 300-500%)

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season (usually 40-80% more expensive)

Not negotiating prices for tours and activities (missing potential 20-40% savings)

Changing money at hotels or airports instead of banks or authorized dealers (typically 5-15% worse exchange rates)