- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (R$ 5.72) | R$ 3.26 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 MT (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.65 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (R$ 40) | R$ 15 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 MT (R$ 3.77) | R$ 3.25 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (R$ 4.36) | R$ 4.56 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 679 MT (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (R$ 4.60) | R$ 6 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (R$ 1.95) | R$ 3.20 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (R$ 6,356) | R$ 3,153 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (R$ 3,090) | R$ 1,955 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (R$ 392) | R$ 578 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (R$ 2,789) | R$ 2,127 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (R$ 1,356) | R$ 1,330 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (R$ 352) | R$ 410 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (R$ 316) | R$ 83 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (R$ 2,229) | R$ 1,724 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (R$ 606) | R$ 429 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (R$ 179) | R$ 203 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (R$ 191) | R$ 183 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (R$ 322) | R$ 327 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (R$ 333) | R$ 259 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (R$ 265,927) | R$ 86,104 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (R$ 3.95) | R$ 4.29 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (R$ 35) | R$ 202 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (R$ 37) | R$ 47 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (R$ 77) | R$ 236 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (R$ 5.12) | R$ 4.05 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (R$ 23) | R$ 39 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (R$ 113) | R$ 96 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (R$ 32) | R$ 50 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (R$ 31) | R$ 176 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (R$ 187) | R$ 174 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (R$ 3,223) | R$ 2,726 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (R$ 0.29) | R$ 1.13 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (R$ 218) | R$ 115 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,755 prices entered by 2,627 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.06203
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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