- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Beira, Mozambique compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Beira (Mozambique) is 14% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 410 MT (元43) | 元26 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 380 MT (元40) | 元25 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 206 MT (元22) | 元8 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 93 MT (元10) | 元15 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 98 MT (元10) | 元9 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 MT (元7) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 409 MT (元43) | 元83 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 143 MT (元15) | 元6 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 78 MT (元8) | 元5.66 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 MT (元6) | 元4.00 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 490 MT (元52) | 元80 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 66 MT (元7) | 元8 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 MT (元3.35) | 元6 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Beira (Mozambique) is 130% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 76,015 MT (元8,016) | 元3,286 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,273 MT (元4,352) | 元2,010 | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,607 MT (元486) | 元483 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 61,922 MT (元6,530) | 元2,375 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,927 MT (元4,210) | 元1,454 | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,458 MT (元365) | 元100 | + 265% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,476 MT (元367) | 元65 | + 461% | |
40” flat screen TV | 26,229 MT (元2,766) | 元10,000 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,140 MT (元858) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 MT (元30) | 元38 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 MT (元6) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Beira (Mozambique) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,545 MT (元374) | 元509 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,854 MT (元195) | 元100 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,679 MT (元388) | 元680 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,937 MT (元731) | 元1,500 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Beira (Mozambique) is 28% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 760,602 MT (元80,207) | 元183,333 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 MT (元5.12) | 元7 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元117 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Beira (Mozambique) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 222 MT (元23) | 元15 | + 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 726 MT (元77) | 元10 | + 666% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,353 MT (元143) | 元100 | + 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 155 MT (元16) | 元15 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 148 MT (元16) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 194 MT (元20) | 元28 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 86 MT (元9) | 元7 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 87 MT (元9) | 元7 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 385 MT (元41) | 元40 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Beira (Mozambique) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,698 MT (元179) | 元100 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 元112 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,267 MT (元239) | 元195 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (元26) | 元50 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 MT (元12) | 元38 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 MT (元10) | 元15 | - 35% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 30,000 MT (元3,164) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,716 MT (元286) | 元168 | + 70% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 107 MT (元11) | 元40 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Beira (Mozambique) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,220
(115,880 MT)
in Beira
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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