- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Beira
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beira, Mozambique compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beira (Mozambique) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 410 MT (2,531 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 380 MT (2,345 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 206 MT (1,269 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 93 MT (572 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 MT (603 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 MT (400 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 409 MT (2,525 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 MT (881 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 78 MT (482 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 MT (377 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 490 MT (3,024 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 66 MT (406 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 MT (196 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Beira (Mozambique) is 22% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 76,015 MT (469,191 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,273 MT (254,751 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,607 MT (28,434 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 61,922 MT (382,205 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,927 MT (246,444 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,458 MT (21,345 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,476 MT (21,453 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 26,229 MT (161,896 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,140 MT (50,241 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 MT (1,761 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 MT (370 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Beira (Mozambique) is 32% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,545 MT (21,882 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,854 MT (11,442 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,679 MT (22,710 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,937 MT (42,816 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Beira (Mozambique) is 13% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 760,602 MT (4,694,734 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 MT (300 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,253 ₦ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Beira (Mozambique) is 32% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 222 MT (1,368 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 726 MT (4,483 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,353 MT (8,352 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 155 MT (958 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 148 MT (912 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 194 MT (1,197 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 MT (531 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 87 MT (539 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 385 MT (2,375 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Beira (Mozambique) is 4% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,698 MT (10,483 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,000 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,267 MT (13,991 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (1,541 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 MT (688 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 MT (587 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 30,000 MT (185,172 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,716 MT (16,762 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 107 MT (660 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Beira (Mozambique) is 11% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,789,009 ₦
(289,840 MT)
in Beira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,610,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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