Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 659 MT (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 MT (R$ 5.01) | R$ 3.39 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT (R$ 4.62) | R$ 5.54 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 449 MT (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 4.11 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 MT (R$ 3.02) | R$ 4.70 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 437 MT (R$ 33) | R$ 38 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 MT (R$ 5.28) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 MT (R$ 2.79) | R$ 3.40 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,994 MT (R$ 4,292) | R$ 3,364 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,360 MT (R$ 2,663) | R$ 1,922 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (R$ 481) | R$ 481 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (R$ 3,765) | R$ 1,977 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (R$ 2,259) | R$ 1,289 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (R$ 285) | R$ 293 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,026 MT (R$ 153) | R$ 78 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (R$ 1,292) | R$ 1,525 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,171 MT (R$ 314) | R$ 438 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 MT (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (R$ 151) | R$ 217 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (R$ 159) | R$ 176 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,279 MT (R$ 322) | R$ 310 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,396 MT (R$ 331) | R$ 243 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,003 MT (R$ 20,558) | R$ 87,541 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 MT (R$ 4.39) | R$ 4.32 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,191 MT (R$ 165) | R$ 208 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (R$ 15) | R$ 38 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,467 MT (R$ 110) | R$ 241 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 109 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 5.34 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 MT (R$ 4.28) | R$ 3.69 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 MT (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 627 MT (R$ 47) | R$ 101 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (R$ 377) | R$ 51 | + 631% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (R$ 377) | R$ 234 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,710 MT (R$ 129) | R$ 179 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (R$ 96) | R$ 24 | + 296% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 296% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (R$ 5.09) | R$ 12 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (R$ 2,636) | R$ 3,010 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (R$ 1.50) | R$ 1.31 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,007 MT (R$ 151) | R$ 114 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 187 MT (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,166 prices entered by 1,128 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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