Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (Taka 961) | Taka 532 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (Taka 406) | Taka 488 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (Taka 259) | Taka 263 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Taka 81) | Taka 98 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (Taka 202) | Taka 134 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Taka 112) | Taka 96 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (Taka 400) | Taka 329 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (Taka 282) | Taka 203 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (Taka 139) | Taka 27 | + 406% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (Taka 85) | Taka 530 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (Taka 930) | Taka 1,346 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (Taka 118) | Taka 112 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (Taka 34) | Taka 58 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (Taka 133,330) | Taka 43,087 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (Taka 53,889) | Taka 21,416 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Taka 8,676) | Taka 4,489 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Taka 67,888) | Taka 37,342 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Taka 32,605) | Taka 20,129 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Taka 5,133) | Taka 3,105 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (Taka 4,407) | Taka 947 | + 365% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (Taka 10,862) | Taka 36,542 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Taka 8,214) | Taka 16,205 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Taka 207) | Taka 369 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Taka 679) | Taka 2,612 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Taka 2,866) | Taka 3,117 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT (Taka 5,409) | Taka 9,947 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Taka 7,712) | Taka 6,827 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 59% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Taka 339,441) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (Taka 88) | Taka 91 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (Taka 722) | Taka 1,696 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Taka 235) | Taka 296 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Taka 815) | Taka 1,395 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (Taka 2,694) | Taka 1,191 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (Taka 489) | Taka 498 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Taka 158) | Taka 208 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Taka 176) | Taka 690 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Taka 150) | Taka 173 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (Taka 124) | Taka 229 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Taka 679) | Taka 304 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (Taka 2,037) | Taka 1,410 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Taka 6,789) | Taka 885 | + 667% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Taka 6,789) | Taka 1,939 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (Taka 3,744) | Taka 3,617 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Taka 1,724) | Taka 1,328 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Taka 697) | Taka 393 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (Taka 88) | Taka 594 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (Taka 55,319) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Taka 27) | Taka 2.19 | + 1135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (Taka 4,402) | Taka 1,057 | + 317% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 MT (Taka 216) | Taka 268 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 625 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.358
BDT
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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