Experience in Maputo, Mozambique by Orlando

What is it like to live in Maputo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Its a amazing city with amazing people. Very good beach and hotels and restaurants with lower prices. Very cheap communications´s prices.

What is the student lifestyle like in Maputo?

Normal, I guess. Students have almost everything they want as thy have money. With 1 Euro you can enjoy a very rich meal and get rooms from 20 Euros a month.

How much does it cost to live in Maputo?

Lower. Very Lower in comparison to Portugal, for exemple, where im living from 2019.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Maputo? Is there any advice you can give?

No. it is easier to get accommodation and its cheaper (about 20-700Euros a month)

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Depending on each taste, food is very good.
I love kakana (from south of Mozambique), matapa and couve.

What places would you recommend visiting in Maputo?

Casa de Ferro;
Monumento da Matola;
Fortaleza de Maputo;
Parque dos Poetas;
Museu de História Natural;
Praia de Inhaca;
Para de Costa do Sol;
Para de Katembe;
Cinemas and malls.

Is it good to eat out in Maputo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

It is.

Is the nightlife good in Maputo? Where is good to go?

It is. Coconuts,

What advice would you give future students heading to Maputo?

Be attentive when walking in great avenues like Guerra Popular and other and the down city.