- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (R$ 5.68) | R$ 3.29 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (R$ 5.00) | R$ 4.86 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (R$ 3.29) | R$ 3.28 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (R$ 4.27) | R$ 4.61 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (R$ 4.43) | R$ 6 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.22 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (R$ 6,222) | R$ 3,132 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (R$ 3,025) | R$ 1,937 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (R$ 384) | R$ 637 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (R$ 2,730) | R$ 2,132 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (R$ 1,327) | R$ 1,335 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (R$ 345) | R$ 397 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (R$ 309) | R$ 81 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (R$ 2,182) | R$ 1,726 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (R$ 593) | R$ 422 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 0% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (R$ 175) | R$ 207 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (R$ 187) | R$ 182 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (R$ 315) | R$ 338 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (R$ 326) | R$ 254 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (R$ 260,316) | R$ 87,218 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (R$ 3.87) | R$ 4.35 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (R$ 34) | R$ 202 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (R$ 36) | R$ 47 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (R$ 75) | R$ 229 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 5.85 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.03 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (R$ 23) | R$ 39 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (R$ 111) | R$ 97 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (R$ 31) | R$ 50 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (R$ 30) | R$ 175 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (R$ 183) | R$ 178 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (R$ 3,155) | R$ 2,677 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.22 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (R$ 214) | R$ 117 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,972 prices entered by 2,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.06073
BRL
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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