Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (R$ 69) | R$ 28 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (R$ 5.65) | R$ 3.94 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 5.54 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (R$ 5.32) | R$ 4.98 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (R$ 60) | R$ 39 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (R$ 3.70) | R$ 3.47 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (R$ 11,335) | R$ 3,055 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (R$ 2,834) | R$ 1,836 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (R$ 604) | R$ 501 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (R$ 4,723) | R$ 2,153 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (R$ 2,268) | R$ 1,313 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (R$ 357) | R$ 369 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (R$ 173) | R$ 80 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (R$ 1,620) | R$ 1,697 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (R$ 571) | R$ 480 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (R$ 47) | R$ 199 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (R$ 199) | R$ 187 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (R$ 396) | R$ 329 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (R$ 537) | R$ 248 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (R$ 23,614) | R$ 89,783 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (R$ 5.62) | R$ 4.64 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (R$ 56) | R$ 222 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (R$ 57) | R$ 41 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (R$ 122) | R$ 217 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 5.89 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (R$ 3.20) | R$ 4.15 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (R$ 47) | R$ 45 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (R$ 91) | R$ 94 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (R$ 472) | R$ 53 | + 784% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (R$ 472) | R$ 213 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (R$ 183) | R$ 176 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (R$ 120) | R$ 25 | + 376% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 341% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (R$ 3,306) | R$ 3,584 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (R$ 1.88) | R$ 1.32 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (R$ 211) | R$ 117 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,893 prices entered by 1,825 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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