Cost of living in Quelimane, Mozambique vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 900 MT (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 MT (€3.32) | €9 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 MT (€0.39) | €3.67 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 MT (€0.18) | €0.97 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 MT (€0.40) | €2.28 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 MT (€0.33) | €1.87 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140 MT (€1.55) | €5.47 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 MT (€0.44) | €1.70 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 MT (€0.20) | €1.22 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 MT (€0.22) | €1.71 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 MT (€3.32) | €7 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 MT (€0.28) | €2.45 | - 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.18 | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 31% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,020 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €836 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 MT (€55) | €155 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €779 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €531 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 MT (€33) | €123 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 MT (€3.10) | €29 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000 MT (€33) | €383 | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 MT (€33) | €117 | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 MT (€0.89) | €11 | - 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (€2.77) | €10 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 89% | |||
Clothes in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 89% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (€5.53) | €79 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 MT (€3.32) | €43 | - 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 MT (€39) | €93 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 MT (€9) | €129 | - 93% | |
Transportation | - 79% | |||
Transportation in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 79% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (€2,766) | €23,515 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 MT (€0.31) | €1.34 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 700 MT (€8) | €48 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 66% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 MT (€1.66) | €7 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 MT (€9) | €26 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 MT (€1.11) | €4.50 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 MT (€0.35) | €3.72 | - 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 MT (€0.33) | €3.39 | - 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 MT (€0.25) | €1.36 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 MT (€0.22) | €2.40 | - 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Quelimane (Mozambique) is 47% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 MT (€3.32) | €35 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €48 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 MT (€7) | €51 | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 MT (€17) | €8 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 MT (€1.11) | €3.09 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 MT (€0.44) | €4.65 | - 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (€387) | €438 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (€0.22) | €0.23 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 MT (€11) | €27 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 60 MT (€0.66) | €6 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,374 (124,176 MT) in Quelimane.
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