Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 34 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (R$ 4.65) | R$ 5.86 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (R$ 4.86) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (R$ 1.95) | R$ 4.90 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (R$ 1,554) | R$ 3,725 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (R$ 3,083) | R$ 2,495 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (R$ 496) | R$ 593 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (R$ 3,884) | R$ 2,641 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (R$ 1,865) | R$ 1,683 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (R$ 294) | R$ 510 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (R$ 39) | R$ 89 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (R$ 621) | R$ 2,004 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (R$ 470) | R$ 631 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 29 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (R$ 39) | R$ 249 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (R$ 164) | R$ 246 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (R$ 381) | R$ 412 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (R$ 441) | R$ 307 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 65% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (R$ 19,419) | R$ 116,713 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT (R$ 5.28) | R$ 5.53 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (R$ 44) | R$ 229 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (R$ 47) | R$ 44 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (R$ 213) | R$ 263 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 19 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (R$ 39) | R$ 55 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (R$ 117) | R$ 113 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (R$ 388) | R$ 66 | + 487% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (R$ 388) | R$ 205 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (R$ 214) | R$ 199 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (R$ 99) | R$ 29 | + 239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (R$ 5.44) | R$ 11 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (R$ 3,165) | R$ 4,141 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (R$ 1.55) | R$ 1.29 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (R$ 233) | R$ 125 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,989 prices entered by 1,668 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.07768
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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