Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 46元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 40元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (11元) | 16元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (7元) | 18元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (17元) | 19元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (9元) | 11元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (33元) | 63元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (23元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (11元) | 6元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (77元) | 118元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (2.82元) | 16元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (2,240元) | 15,059元 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (4,446元) | 9,006元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (716元) | 421元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (5,601元) | 7,547元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (2,690元) | 4,347元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (423元) | 262元 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (56元) | 115元 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (896元) | 1,143元 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (678元) | 589元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (17元) | 39元 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (56元) | 529元 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (236元) | 248元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (549元) | 626元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (636元) | 828元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (28,003元) | 161,247元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT (8元) | 9元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (64元) | 204元 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (19元) | 39元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (67元) | 27元 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (308元) | 391元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (40元) | 53元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (13元) | 33元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (15元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (12元) | 13元 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (56元) | 74元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (168元) | 265元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (560元) | 110元 | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (560元) | 1,294元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (309元) | 348元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (142元) | 79元 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (58元) | 29元 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (8元) | 18元 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (4,564元) | 3,321元 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (2.23元) | 0.20元 | + 1017% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (336元) | 410元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (12元) | 24元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.11201
CNY
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 29% cheaper than in China
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