- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 661 MT (Taka 909) | Taka 328 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 411 MT (Taka 565) | Taka 415 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 200 MT (Taka 276) | Taka 169 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (Taka 127) | Taka 74 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 MT (Taka 177) | Taka 97 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 MT (Taka 109) | Taka 63 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (Taka 884) | Taka 359 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 MT (Taka 228) | Taka 146 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 MT (Taka 84) | Taka 24 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (Taka 97) | Taka 304 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 679 MT (Taka 935) | Taka 2,421 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (Taka 102) | Taka 101 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (Taka 43) | Taka 44 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 89,192 MT (Taka 122,714) | Taka 42,189 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 43,863 MT (Taka 60,348) | Taka 32,498 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,950 MT (Taka 8,186) | Taka 3,873 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (Taka 61,853) | Taka 42,062 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (Taka 30,066) | Taka 24,788 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (Taka 7,815) | Taka 3,366 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,833 MT (Taka 6,650) | Taka 2,008 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (Taka 49,427) | Taka 43,783 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (Taka 13,437) | Taka 14,583 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (Taka 812) | Taka 292 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (Taka 3,960) | Taka 2,177 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (Taka 4,235) | Taka 2,485 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (Taka 7,131) | Taka 4,501 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (Taka 7,390) | Taka 3,784 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (Taka 5,897,940) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 MT (Taka 87) | Taka 92 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (Taka 770) | Taka 2,504 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (Taka 377) | Taka 297 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (Taka 812) | Taka 476 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (Taka 1,699) | Taka 1,238 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (Taka 244) | Taka 370 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (Taka 240) | Taka 304 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (Taka 379) | Taka 344 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (Taka 163) | Taka 90 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (Taka 114) | Taka 110 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (Taka 516) | Taka 326 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,735 MT (Taka 2,387) | Taka 1,455 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 595 MT (Taka 818) | Taka 756 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (Taka 690) | Taka 2,663 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (Taka 4,146) | Taka 4,971 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 MT (Taka 482) | Taka 1,315 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 MT (Taka 170) | Taka 516 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 135 MT (Taka 186) | Taka 564 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (Taka 71,477) | Taka 35,756 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.69 MT (Taka 3.69) | Taka 21 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,013 MT (Taka 5,522) | Taka 2,557 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (Taka 188) | Taka 228 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,789 prices entered by 393 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.376
BDT
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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