Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 659 MT (Taka 806) | Taka 266 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT (Taka 425) | Taka 345 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 MT (Taka 202) | Taka 165 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 MT (Taka 81) | Taka 75 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 MT (Taka 278) | Taka 113 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT (Taka 75) | Taka 48 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 449 MT (Taka 549) | Taka 567 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 MT (Taka 173) | Taka 170 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 MT (Taka 168) | Taka 26 | + 538% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 MT (Taka 49) | Taka 391 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 437 MT (Taka 534) | Taka 1,758 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 MT (Taka 86) | Taka 105 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 MT (Taka 45) | Taka 40 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,994 MT (Taka 69,734) | Taka 63,175 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,360 MT (Taka 43,264) | Taka 37,902 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Taka 7,818) | Taka 3,909 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Taka 61,177) | Taka 40,867 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (Taka 36,706) | Taka 18,408 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Taka 4,625) | Taka 3,440 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,026 MT (Taka 2,479) | Taka 1,196 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (Taka 20,991) | Taka 36,941 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,171 MT (Taka 5,103) | Taka 15,539 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 MT (Taka 316) | Taka 434 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 MT (Taka 278) | Taka 852 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (Taka 2,454) | Taka 1,999 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Taka 2,583) | Taka 2,365 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,279 MT (Taka 5,235) | Taka 6,217 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,396 MT (Taka 5,379) | Taka 4,173 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,003 MT (Taka 334,029) | Taka 2,828,290 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 MT (Taka 71) | Taka 96 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,191 MT (Taka 2,681) | Taka 2,639 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Taka 212) | Taka 205 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (Taka 245) | Taka 492 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,467 MT (Taka 1,795) | Taka 1,102 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (Taka 348) | Taka 345 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 MT (Taka 161) | Taka 172 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 109 MT (Taka 133) | Taka 415 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 MT (Taka 128) | Taka 84 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 MT (Taka 70) | Taka 137 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 MT (Taka 428) | Taka 167 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 627 MT (Taka 767) | Taka 1,163 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Taka 6,118) | Taka 890 | + 587% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Taka 6,118) | Taka 2,107 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,710 MT (Taka 2,092) | Taka 1,945 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Taka 1,554) | Taka 600 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Taka 628) | Taka 290 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (Taka 83) | Taka 562 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (Taka 42,824) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Taka 24) | Taka 1.67 | + 1365% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,007 MT (Taka 2,456) | Taka 1,882 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 187 MT (Taka 228) | Taka 271 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,632 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.224
BDT
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is about the same as in Bangladesh
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