Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 408 MT (46元) | 44元 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 446 MT (50元) | 38元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 MT (38元) | 15元 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 MT (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 128 MT (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 MT (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 649 MT (73元) | 50元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 191 MT (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 MT (8元) | 6元 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 638 MT (72元) | 89元 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 99 MT (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 MT (6元) | 12元 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,182 MT (4,167元) | 11,793元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,983 MT (2,240元) | 4,991元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT (1,109元) | 429元 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT (5,527元) | 6,388元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT (3,057元) | 3,587元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT (618元) | 296元 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT (186元) | 100元 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,867 MT (1,554元) | 1,460元 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT (706元) | 553元 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 MT (27元) | 45元 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,441 MT (162元) | 50元 | + 226% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 60% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT (126元) | 418元 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT (129元) | 302元 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT (264元) | 553元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT (308元) | 705元 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT (44,682元) | 141,513元 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 MT (10元) | 8元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,108 MT (124元) | 217元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT (27元) | 45元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT (25元) | 60元 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT (244元) | 114元 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT (29元) | 67元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT (16元) | 57元 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT (43元) | 25元 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 MT (19元) | 6元 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 MT (6元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 197 MT (22元) | 64元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT (114元) | 169元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT (52元) | 100元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT (243元) | 320元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (28元) | 81元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT (14元) | 28元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 MT (8元) | 19元 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT (493元) | 3,720元 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT (3.88元) | 0.34元 | + 1059% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT (255元) | 374元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 MT (15元) | 25元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 890 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 14% cheaper than in China
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