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Software Engineer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Mbabane and Maputo: Average gross pay is 29% higher in Mbabane. Cost of living is 17% cheaper in Maputo. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Maputo is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.2/10 compared to 9.1/10.

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Mbabane
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Maputo

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$9,000/yr
HIGHER
$7,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$4,000
$3,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$7,500
$5,500
Senior Developer Pay
$13,500
$10,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$18,000
$14,500

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$220
$180
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$132
$110
Groceries (Monthly)
$80
$68
Public Transport Pass
$6
$5
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$52
$46
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$372/mo
$309/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
33%
20%
Social Security Deduction
2%
4%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$366/mo
$321/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
9.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$-6/mo
$12/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~999 months
~833 months
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