Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 324 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (Taka 170) | Taka 196 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Taka 102) | Taka 92 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (Taka 254) | Taka 132 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Taka 140) | Taka 78 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (Taka 502) | Taka 608 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (Taka 353) | Taka 223 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (Taka 174) | Taka 33 | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (Taka 107) | Taka 384 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (Taka 1,167) | Taka 1,400 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (Taka 153) | Taka 111 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (Taka 43) | Taka 70 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (Taka 34,066) | Taka 43,758 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (Taka 67,603) | Taka 25,202 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Taka 10,884) | Taka 3,035 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Taka 85,165) | Taka 22,952 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Taka 40,902) | Taka 18,549 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Taka 6,439) | Taka 7,137 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (Taka 852) | Taka 1,213 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 MT (Taka 8,516) | Taka 31,061 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Taka 10,305) | Taka 17,904 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Taka 259) | Taka 417 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Taka 852) | Taka 2,410 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Taka 3,596) | Taka 3,066 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (Taka 8,347) | Taka 6,410 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Taka 9,674) | Taka 4,273 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 58% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Taka 425,823) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT (Taka 116) | Taka 107 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (Taka 971) | Taka 2,440 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Taka 295) | Taka 285 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Taka 1,022) | Taka 513 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (Taka 4,681) | Taka 1,500 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (Taka 613) | Taka 425 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Taka 199) | Taka 333 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Taka 221) | Taka 376 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Taka 188) | Taka 85 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 89 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Taka 852) | Taka 445 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 175% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mozambique | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (Taka 2,555) | Taka 1,308 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Taka 8,516) | Taka 852 | + 899% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Taka 8,516) | Taka 1,768 | + 382% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (Taka 4,697) | Taka 2,051 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Taka 2,163) | Taka 999 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Taka 874) | Taka 248 | + 252% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (Taka 119) | Taka 564 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (Taka 69,396) | Taka 35,756 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Taka 34) | Taka 2.94 | + 1056% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (Taka 5,116) | Taka 2,601 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (Taka 180) | Taka 291 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 649 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.703
BDT
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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