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Cost of living in Pemba, Mozambique compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 172% | |||
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Food in Pemba (Mozambique) is 172% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,385 MT (₨1,537) | ₨349 | + 340% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 562 MT (₨624) | ₨315 | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 MT (₨271) | ₨94 | + 188% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 137 MT (₨152) | ₨41 | + 266% | |
12 eggs, large | 297 MT (₨330) | ₨52 | + 534% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 MT (₨118) | ₨41 | + 186% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨228 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 409 MT (₨454) | ₨87 | + 422% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 111 MT (₨124) | ₨35 | + 254% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 MT (₨56) | ₨119 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 756 MT (₨839) | ₨809 | + 4% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 130 MT (₨144) | ₨65 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 MT (₨71) | ₨25 | + 188% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Pemba (Mozambique) is 124% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 125,995 MT (₨139,825) | ₨33,553 | + 317% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 81,099 MT (₨90,000) | ₨7,500 | + 1100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,943 MT (₨17,693) | ₨4,669 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,000 MT (₨8,878) | ₨21,203 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 47,708 MT (₨52,944) | ₨25,000 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,481 MT (₨16,070) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,500 MT (₨1,665) | ₨1,269 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen TV | 35,078 MT (₨38,928) | ₨41,000 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 MT (₨3,884) | ₨8,000 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 303 MT (₨336) | ₨200 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 MT (₨111) | ₨500 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Pemba (Mozambique) is 19% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,000 MT (₨4,439) | ₨2,480 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 MT (₨2,220) | ₨2,891 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 MT (₨1,665) | ₨5,358 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 MT (₨2,774) | ₨4,949 | - 44% | |
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 (₨133,172) | ₨605,082 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 MT (₨47) | ₨91 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 MT (₨222) | ₨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 (₨89) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨154 | - | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Pemba (Mozambique) is 27% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,127 MT (₨1,251) | ₨1,355 | - 8% | |
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 (₨2,774) | ₨2,179 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 444 MT (₨493) | ₨328 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 232 MT (₨257) | ₨205 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 MT (₨80) | ₨153 | - 48% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,690 MT (₨6,314) | ₨1,719 | + 267% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 MT (₨55) | ₨252 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pemba (Mozambique) is 50% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨145,654
(131,247 MT)
in Pemba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨97,000
in Amritsar.
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