Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 669 MT (R$ 59) | R$ 36 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 483 MT (R$ 43) | R$ 35 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 282 MT (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 5.21 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 MT (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 108 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 408 MT (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181 MT (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 116 MT (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 MT (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 822 MT (R$ 73) | R$ 48 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 95 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 MT (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.46 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 70,667 MT (R$ 6,274) | R$ 3,849 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,072 MT (R$ 2,492) | R$ 2,537 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,990 MT (R$ 976) | R$ 709 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,182 MT (R$ 5,166) | R$ 2,854 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,656 MT (R$ 2,722) | R$ 1,824 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,401 MT (R$ 568) | R$ 538 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,640 MT (R$ 146) | R$ 97 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,373 MT (R$ 1,898) | R$ 1,853 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,824 MT (R$ 606) | R$ 640 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 315 MT (R$ 28) | R$ 30 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,026 MT (R$ 180) | R$ 22 | + 728% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,280 MT (R$ 114) | R$ 257 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,273 MT (R$ 113) | R$ 264 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,886 MT (R$ 256) | R$ 408 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,657 MT (R$ 236) | R$ 318 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 376,619 MT (R$ 33,438) | R$ 119,428 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 MT (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 MT (R$ 178) | R$ 242 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 239 MT (R$ 21) | R$ 47 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,480 MT (R$ 220) | R$ 273 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 185 MT (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 165 MT (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 435 MT (R$ 39) | R$ 18 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 106 MT (R$ 9) | R$ 5.70 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 MT (R$ 26) | R$ 57 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mozambique | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,436 MT (R$ 127) | R$ 111 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 612 MT (R$ 54) | R$ 58 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,453 MT (R$ 218) | R$ 230 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 32 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 190 MT (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 MT (R$ 5.38) | R$ 11 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,129 MT (R$ 1,432) | R$ 3,485 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 MT (R$ 1.93) | R$ 1.22 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,428 MT (R$ 216) | R$ 137 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 145 MT (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,121 prices entered by 1,702 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.08878
BRL
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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