Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (R$ 56) | R$ 30 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (R$ 24) | R$ 31 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (R$ 4.74) | R$ 4.40 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 4.86 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (R$ 4.96) | R$ 5.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (R$ 54) | R$ 43 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (R$ 1.99) | R$ 3.79 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (R$ 7,786) | R$ 2,823 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (R$ 3,147) | R$ 1,997 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (R$ 507) | R$ 590 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (R$ 3,964) | R$ 2,234 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (R$ 1,904) | R$ 1,471 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (R$ 300) | R$ 418 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (R$ 257) | R$ 84 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (R$ 634) | R$ 1,988 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (R$ 480) | R$ 588 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (R$ 40) | R$ 241 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (R$ 167) | R$ 218 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT (R$ 316) | R$ 347 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (R$ 450) | R$ 263 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 67% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (R$ 19,822) | R$ 98,744 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (R$ 5.12) | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (R$ 42) | R$ 223 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (R$ 48) | R$ 50 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (R$ 157) | R$ 244 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (R$ 7) | R$ 4.63 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (R$ 119) | R$ 93 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (R$ 396) | R$ 54 | + 641% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (R$ 396) | R$ 183 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (R$ 219) | R$ 190 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (R$ 101) | R$ 28 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (R$ 5.15) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (R$ 3,230) | R$ 3,925 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (R$ 1.58) | R$ 1.29 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (R$ 257) | R$ 123 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,292 prices entered by 2,030 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.07929
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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