Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (Taka 1,058) | Taka 230 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (Taka 437) | Taka 376 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (Taka 278) | Taka 184 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Taka 87) | Taka 79 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (Taka 194) | Taka 105 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (Taka 108) | Taka 54 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (Taka 386) | Taka 526 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (Taka 271) | Taka 159 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (Taka 128) | Taka 28 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (Taka 82) | Taka 442 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (Taka 930) | Taka 1,461 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (Taka 110) | Taka 102 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (Taka 57) | Taka 45 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (Taka 175,049) | Taka 64,159 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (Taka 43,762) | Taka 34,477 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Taka 9,321) | Taka 4,050 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Taka 72,937) | Taka 39,073 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Taka 35,029) | Taka 22,885 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Taka 5,515) | Taka 4,140 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (Taka 2,677) | Taka 1,099 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (Taka 25,026) | Taka 37,254 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Taka 8,825) | Taka 15,000 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Taka 222) | Taka 411 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (Taka 365) | Taka 621 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Taka 729) | Taka 1,987 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Taka 3,079) | Taka 2,314 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (Taka 6,115) | Taka 4,295 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Taka 8,285) | Taka 4,454 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 55% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Taka 364,685) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (Taka 87) | Taka 94 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (Taka 862) | Taka 1,477 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Taka 252) | Taka 129 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Taka 875) | Taka 491 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (Taka 1,880) | Taka 1,039 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (Taka 414) | Taka 405 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Taka 170) | Taka 230 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Taka 190) | Taka 411 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Taka 161) | Taka 82 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (Taka 49) | Taka 100 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Taka 729) | Taka 240 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (Taka 1,410) | Taka 1,281 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Taka 7,294) | Taka 958 | + 661% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Taka 7,294) | Taka 2,373 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (Taka 2,820) | Taka 2,103 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Taka 1,853) | Taka 1,179 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Taka 749) | Taka 284 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (Taka 99) | Taka 638 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (Taka 51,056) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Taka 29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (Taka 3,261) | Taka 1,420 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (Taka 174) | Taka 258 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 956 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.459
BDT
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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