- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (Taka 928) | Taka 378 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (Taka 568) | Taka 438 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (Taka 288) | Taka 220 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (Taka 127) | Taka 74 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (Taka 165) | Taka 102 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Taka 112) | Taka 56 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (Taka 872) | Taka 330 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (Taka 226) | Taka 148 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (Taka 74) | Taka 24 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (Taka 95) | Taka 318 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (Taka 932) | Taka 2,478 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (Taka 99) | Taka 101 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (Taka 43) | Taka 48 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (Taka 139,169) | Taka 43,806 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (Taka 67,650) | Taka 35,106 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (Taka 8,591) | Taka 3,522 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (Taka 61,062) | Taka 46,238 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (Taka 29,681) | Taka 24,863 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (Taka 7,715) | Taka 2,602 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (Taka 6,917) | Taka 1,713 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (Taka 48,794) | Taka 41,130 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (Taka 13,265) | Taka 14,071 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (Taka 801) | Taka 307 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 549 | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (Taka 3,910) | Taka 2,210 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (Taka 4,181) | Taka 2,415 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (Taka 7,039) | Taka 5,111 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (Taka 7,295) | Taka 3,953 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (Taka 5,822,496) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (Taka 87) | Taka 88 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (Taka 761) | Taka 2,280 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (Taka 372) | Taka 300 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (Taka 802) | Taka 540 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (Taka 1,677) | Taka 1,187 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (Taka 241) | Taka 339 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (Taka 237) | Taka 302 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (Taka 374) | Taka 359 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (Taka 161) | Taka 91 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (Taka 112) | Taka 107 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (Taka 509) | Taka 300 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (Taka 2,483) | Taka 951 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (Taka 697) | Taka 760 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (Taka 681) | Taka 1,973 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (Taka 4,093) | Taka 2,831 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (Taka 509) | Taka 1,364 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (Taka 204) | Taka 305 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (Taka 199) | Taka 501 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (Taka 70,563) | Taka 35,756 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (Taka 6) | Taka 22 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (Taka 4,782) | Taka 2,337 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (Taka 186) | Taka 230 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,526 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.358
BDT
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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