- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- India
- Pemba
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pemba, Mozambique compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pemba (Mozambique) is 116% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,385 MT (₨1,497) | ₨735 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 562 MT (₨608) | ₨315 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 MT (₨264) | ₨94 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 137 MT (₨148) | ₨46 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 297 MT (₨321) | ₨52 | + 517% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 MT (₨115) | ₨41 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨228 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 409 MT (₨442) | ₨103 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 111 MT (₨120) | ₨31 | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 MT (₨54) | ₨119 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 756 MT (₨817) | ₨827 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 130 MT (₨141) | ₨65 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 MT (₨69) | ₨27 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Pemba (Mozambique) is 119% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 125,995 MT (₨136,186) | ₨26,545 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 81,099 MT (₨87,658) | ₨7,500 | + 1069% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,943 MT (₨17,232) | ₨4,669 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,000 MT (₨8,647) | ₨30,000 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 47,708 MT (₨51,566) | ₨25,000 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,481 MT (₨15,652) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,500 MT (₨1,621) | ₨1,269 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,078 MT (₨37,915) | ₨41,000 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 MT (₨3,783) | ₨8,000 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 303 MT (₨328) | ₨200 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 MT (₨108) | ₨500 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Pemba (Mozambique) is 24% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000 MT (₨4,324) | ₨2,480 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 MT (₨2,162) | ₨2,891 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 MT (₨1,621) | ₨5,358 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 MT (₨2,702) | ₨4,949 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Pemba (Mozambique) is 66% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 MT (₨129,707) | ₨606,813 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 MT (₨46) | ₨74 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 MT (₨216) | ₨1,790 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Pemba (Mozambique) is in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨545 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 MT (₨86) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨154 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Pemba (Mozambique) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,127 MT (₨1,218) | ₨1,355 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 MT (₨2,702) | ₨2,179 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 444 MT (₨480) | ₨328 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 232 MT (₨250) | ₨205 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 MT (₨78) | ₨153 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨8,598 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,690 MT (₨6,150) | ₨1,719 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 MT (₨54) | ₨252 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pemba (Mozambique) is 44% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨105,474
(97,581 MT)
in Pemba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨73,000
in Amritsar.
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