Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (81元) | 56元 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (33元) | 37元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (21元) | 16元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (15元) | 14元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (29元) | 56元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (21元) | 13元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (10元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (6元) | 6元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (71元) | 119元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (8元) | 9元 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (4.36元) | 10元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (13,361元) | 7,672元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (3,340元) | 4,517元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (711元) | 412元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (5,567元) | 7,031元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (2,674元) | 4,162元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (421元) | 279元 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (204元) | 88元 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (1,910元) | 2,091元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (674元) | 619元 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (17元) | 43元 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (28元) | 41元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (56元) | 415元 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (235元) | 206元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (467元) | 590元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (632元) | 663元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (27,836元) | 159,594元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (7元) | 6元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (66元) | 176元 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (19元) | 30元 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (67元) | 36元 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (143元) | 440元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (32元) | 35元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (13元) | 38元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (14元) | 36元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (12元) | 10元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (3.77元) | 11元 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (56元) | 80元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (108元) | 206元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (557元) | 97元 | + 471% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (557元) | 743元 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (215元) | 429元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (141元) | 67元 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (57元) | 35元 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (8元) | 32元 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (3,897元) | 3,096元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (2.22元) | 0.68元 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (249元) | 481元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (13元) | 23元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,054 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.11134
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 6% cheaper than in China
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