Matola Currency Guide 2026: Mozambican Metical (MZN) Live Exchange Rates

Q: What currency do I need in Matola?

Matola, like every city in Maputo Province and across Mozambique, runs on the Mozambican Metical (ISO code MZN, symbol MT). Carry or exchange into MZN before you arrive -- no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.

Q: Does Matola use a different currency than the rest of Maputo Province?

No -- Matola shares the same MZN currency as every other city in Maputo Province and across Mozambique. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Matola.

Q: Which world currencies can I compare against MZN here?

This page tracks MZN against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time -- see the exchange rates table and the MZN vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Matola.

Q: Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Matola?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Matola accept major international cards for withdrawals in MZN. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.

💰 Mozambican Metical (MZN) — Matola, Maputo Province Currency & Exchange Rates

The official currency of Matola, Maputo Province, Mozambique is the Mozambican Metical (MZN), represented by the symbol MT. This page provides live MZN exchange rates for Matola against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Matola, accurate MZN conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the MZN exchange rate for international trade with Matola • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Mozambique operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Africa markets.

Matola is a city in Maputo Province, Mozambique, located in Africa. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Matola are conducted using the Mozambican Metical (MZN) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Mozambique. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Maputo Province Currency page or the Mozambique Currency page.

💰 Mozambican Metical Currency Profile — Matola, Maputo Province

Mozambican Metical (MZN) is the official legal tender of Mozambique, used across all cities including Matola. Identified by the currency symbol MT and the ISO 4217 code MZN, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Matola. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Matola, Maputo Province.

Currency Name	Mozambican Metical
ISO 4217 Code	MZN
Currency Symbol	MT
City	Matola
State	Maputo Province
Country	Mozambique
Continent	Africa

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Matola, Maputo Province (in MZN)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Matola, converted to Mozambican Metical (MZN) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold)	MT 8,318.19	MT 83,181.91	MT 97,021.75
22K (916, Jewellery Standard)	MT 7,619.46	MT 76,194.63	MT 88,871.92
18K (750)	MT 6,238.64	MT 62,386.44	MT 72,766.31

🥈 Silver (999 Fine)	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Kilogram
Fine Silver	MT 119.54	MT 1,195.44	MT 119,544.42

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to MZN. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Matola typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 MZN Exchange Rates — Matola, Maputo Province

Live MZN exchange rates for Matola — showing exactly how much 1 MT Mozambican Metical is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 MZN). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current MZN conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Matola, Maputo Province.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

Currency	Code	1 MZN =	Inverse Rate
United States Dollar	USD	0.0157	1 = 63.9050 MZN
Euro	EUR	0.0137	1 = 72.7885 MZN
Japanese Yen	JPY	2.5626	1 = 0.3902 MZN
British Pound Sterling	GBP	0.0117	1 = 85.2222 MZN
Chinese Yuan	CNY	0.1060	1 = 9.4346 MZN
Australian Dollar	AUD	0.0224	1 = 44.6351 MZN
Canadian Dollar	CAD	0.0220	1 = 45.3996 MZN
Swiss Franc	CHF	0.0128	1 = 78.2900 MZN
Mexican Peso	MXN	0.2737	1 = 3.6532 MZN

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💱 Mozambican Metical VS Major World Currencies — Matola

Compare the Mozambican Metical (MZN) — the currency used in Matola, Maputo Province — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This MZN vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 MT buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Matola imports and exports, benchmarking MZN strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Mozambique.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

Symbol	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
$	🇺🇸 USD United States Dollar	MT 1 = $ 0.0157	$ 1 = MT 63.9050
€	🇪🇺 EUR Euro	MT 1 = € 0.0137	€ 1 = MT 72.7885
¥	🇯🇵 JPY Japanese Yen	MT 1 = ¥ 2.5626	¥ 1 = MT 0.3902
£	🇬🇧 GBP British Pound Sterling	MT 1 = £ 0.0117	£ 1 = MT 85.2222
¥	🇨🇳 CNY Chinese Yuan	MT 1 = ¥ 0.1060	¥ 1 = MT 9.4346

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🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — MZN

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Mozambican Metical (MZN) — the currency used in Matola, Maputo Province — currently ranks #95 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 41% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Africa, MZN ranks #19 of 44 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: MZN currently trades at 63.9050 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 94 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than MZN), and 67 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places MZN at rank #95 = 1 + 94 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How MZN Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below MZN by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank	Currency	Value per US Dollar
#93	DOP — Dominican Peso	58.2471 per $1
#94	PHP — Philippine Peso	61.8450 per $1
#95	MZN — Mozambican Metical ⬤ (this page)	63.9050 per $1
#96	AFN — Afghan Afghani	66.5000 per $1
#97	GMD — Gambian Dalasi	74.0000 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Matola Currency

See how the Mozambican Metical (MZN) — used in Matola, Mozambique — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Africa. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Mozambique's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

Country	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
Nigeria	NGN Nigerian naira	MT 1 = ₦ 21.4503	₦ 1 = MT 0.0466
Ethiopia	ETB Ethiopian birr	MT 1 = Br 2.5313	Br 1 = MT 0.3951
Egypt	EGP Egyptian pound	MT 1 = E£ 0.8036	E£ 1 = MT 1.2445
Democratic Republic Of The Congo	CDF Congolese franc	MT 1 = Fr 36.1724	Fr 1 = MT 0.0277
Tanzania	TZS Tanzanian shilling	MT 1 = Sh 41.2723	Sh 1 = MT 0.0242
South Africa	ZAR South African rand	MT 1 = R 0.2639	R 1 = MT 3.7894
Kenya	KES Kenyan shilling	MT 1 = Sh 2.0265	Sh 1 = MT 0.4935
Sudan	SDG Sudanese pound	MT 1 = ج.س. 9.3968	ج.س. 1 = MT 0.1064

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Africa? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

MT MZN Quick Snapshot
1 USD	MT 63.90
1 EUR	MT 72.79
1 GBP	MT 85.22
🥳 Gold 22K/g	MT 7,619
🎯 Global Rank	#95/162

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💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading MZN in Matola

💰 Everyday Payments in Matola

Shops, transport and services across Matola, Maputo Province price everything in Mozambican Metical (MZN), marked with the MT symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Matola runs on the exact same money as the rest of Mozambique. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Matola can budget straight from the MZN exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the MZN Rate for Matola Deals

A swing in the MZN rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Matola. Companies buying from or selling into Matola track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Matola

Travellers flying or driving into Matola get a smoother trip by converting cash to MZN (MT) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Matola. Check the MZN vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Matola's Place in Maputo Province's Currency Zone

Matola, home to a recorded population of 1,198,988, is one of the commercial points of Maputo Province where MZN circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Mozambique. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Maputo Province Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Matola

Exporters shipping out of Matola and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the MZN conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time MZN movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Africa regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Matola.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Matola

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Matola needs today's MZN rate, not last week's. The MZN rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Africa. See MZN vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Matola price 22K gold off the same MZN rate used throughout this page — roughly MT 7,619/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Money & MZN in Matola

What currency do I need in Matola?

Matola, like every city in Maputo Province and across Mozambique, runs on the Mozambican Metical (ISO code MZN, symbol MT). Carry or exchange into MZN before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.

What's today's MZN to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current MZN/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated MZN to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Matola.

Does Matola use a different currency than the rest of Maputo Province?

No — Matola shares the same MZN currency as every other city in Maputo Province and across Mozambique. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Matola.

Which world currencies can I compare against MZN here?

This page tracks MZN against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the MZN vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Matola.

How does the MZN rate affect prices and business in Matola?

When MZN weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Matola, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Matola.

What is today's gold rate in Matola?

Gold pricing in Matola follows the national MZN rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly MT 7,619/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Matola?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Matola accept major international cards for withdrawals in MZN. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.

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