Cost of living in Quelimane, Mozambique vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 57% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 MT ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 MT ($4.01) | $8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 MT ($0.47) | $4.29 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 MT ($0.21) | $0.81 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 MT ($0.48) | $2.86 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 MT ($0.40) | $3.13 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 MT ($1.87) | $5.90 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 MT ($0.53) | $3.28 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 MT ($0.24) | $1.79 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 MT ($0.27) | $2.30 | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 MT ($4.01) | $15 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 MT ($0.33) | $1.75 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.15 | - | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 38% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,284 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,640 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 MT ($67) | $119 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,597 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,097 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 MT ($40) | $86 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 MT ($3.74) | $52 | - 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000 MT ($40) | $302 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 MT ($40) | $149 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 MT ($1.07) | $10 | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT ($3.34) | $34 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 89% | |||
Clothes in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 89% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT ($7) | $54 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 MT ($4.01) | $59 | - 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 MT ($47) | $92 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 MT ($11) | $200 | - 95% | |
Transportation | - 85% | |||
Transportation in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 85% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT ($3,339) | $21,600 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 MT ($0.37) | $0.64 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 700 MT ($9) | $121 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 75% | |||
Personal Care in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 75% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 MT ($2.00) | $8 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 MT ($11) | $117 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 MT ($1.34) | $7 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 MT ($0.42) | $2.86 | - 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 MT ($0.40) | $5.56 | - 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 MT ($0.31) | $3.20 | - 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 MT ($0.27) | $1.78 | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 61% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 MT ($4.01) | $42 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $276 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 MT ($8) | $67 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 MT ($20) | $11 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 MT ($1.34) | $4.72 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 MT ($0.53) | $5.18 | - 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT ($467) | $460 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT ($0.27) | $0.65 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 MT ($13) | $74 | - 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 60 MT ($0.80) | $7 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 64% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,653 (198,600 MT) in Quelimane.
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