Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 659 MT (68元) | 42元 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT (36元) | 34元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 MT (17元) | 15元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 MT (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 MT (23元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT (6元) | 8元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 449 MT (46元) | 47元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 MT (15元) | 14元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 MT (14元) | 5.82元 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 MT (4.13元) | 5.43元 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 437 MT (45元) | 103元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 MT (7元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 MT (3.80元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,994 MT (5,862元) | 8,580元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,360 MT (3,637元) | 4,449元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (657元) | 386元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (5,142元) | 5,174元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (3,085元) | 3,034元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (389元) | 280元 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,026 MT (208元) | 87元 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (1,764元) | 2,283元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,171 MT (429元) | 525元 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 MT (27元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 MT (23元) | 50元 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (206元) | 443元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (217元) | 233元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,949 MT (406元) | 593元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,396 MT (452元) | 532元 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,003 MT (28,077元) | 131,184元 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 MT (6.00元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,191 MT (225元) | 151元 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (18元) | 32元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,467 MT (151元) | 357元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (29元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 MT (14元) | 50元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 109 MT (11元) | 33元 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 MT (11元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 MT (5.85元) | 11元 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 MT (36元) | 74元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 627 MT (64元) | 179元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (514元) | 96元 | + 434% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (514元) | 1,203元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,710 MT (176元) | 359元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (131元) | 67元 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (53元) | 32元 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (7元) | 28元 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (3,600元) | 3,283元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (2.05元) | 0.28元 | + 636% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,007 MT (206元) | 312元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 187 MT (19元) | 20元 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,638 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.10285
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 8% cheaper than in China
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