- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Beira
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beira, Mozambique compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beira (Mozambique) is 16% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 MT (1,778 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 410 MT (2,405 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 222 MT (1,305 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 91 MT (534 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 MT (484 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT (359 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 381 MT (2,235 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 MT (687 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 MT (469 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 MT (308 ₦) | 312 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 344 MT (2,017 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 60 MT (350 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (146 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Beira (Mozambique) is 48% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 125,204 MT (734,810 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 70,267 MT (412,391 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,365 MT (13,880 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,408 MT (589,285 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 59,126 MT (347,005 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,483 MT (8,701 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,206 MT (18,817 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 24,659 MT (144,722 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,753 MT (51,372 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 223 MT (1,308 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 546 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Beira (Mozambique) is 7% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,573 MT (26,839 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,466 MT (8,603 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,679 MT (21,593 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,937 MT (40,711 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Beira (Mozambique) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 760,602 MT (4,463,898 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 MT (266 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 4,653 ₦ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,458 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Beira (Mozambique) is 45% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 222 MT (1,300 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 628 MT (3,683 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,353 MT (7,942 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,653 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 158 MT (930 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 194 MT (1,138 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 69 MT (403 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 MT (571 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 329 MT (1,933 ₦) | 841 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Beira (Mozambique) is 1% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,483 MT (8,701 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,944 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,063 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,529 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 MT (1,255 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 MT (410 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (410 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 30,000 MT (176,067 ₦) | 210,000 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 23 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,716 MT (15,938 ₦) | 15,812 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 107 MT (627 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Beira (Mozambique) is 20% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,174,494 ₦
(370,511 MT)
in Beira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,810,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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