- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (76元) | 53元 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (47元) | 34元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (24元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (72元) | 61元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (19元) | 13元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (8元) | 5.78元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (77元) | 111元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (8元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (3.52元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (11,466元) | 9,859元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (5,574元) | 4,468元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (708元) | 446元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (5,031元) | 5,653元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (2,445元) | 3,578元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (636元) | 325元 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (570元) | 86元 | + 564% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (4,020元) | 2,229元 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (1,093元) | 670元 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (66元) | 40元 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (322元) | 558元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (344元) | 270元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (580元) | 607元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (601元) | 685元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (479,723元) | 143,984元 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (63元) | 152元 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (31元) | 27元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (66元) | 34元 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (138元) | 456元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (20元) | 28元 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (20元) | 37元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (31元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (13元) | 10元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (42元) | 63元 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (205元) | 155元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (57元) | 87元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (56元) | 749元 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (337元) | 368元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (42元) | 60元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (17元) | 33元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (16元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (5,814元) | 3,274元 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (0.53元) | 1.00元 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (394元) | 300元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (15元) | 20元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,576 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11191
CNY
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 23% more expensive than in China
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