Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (75元) | 43元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (32元) | 37元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (20元) | 17元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (16元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (31元) | 48元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (22元) | 13元 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (11元) | 6元 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (72元) | 97元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (2.66元) | 13元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (10,381元) | 13,898元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (4,196元) | 8,379元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (675元) | 462元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (5,286元) | 6,525元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (2,539元) | 4,376元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (400元) | 516元 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (343元) | 140元 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (846元) | 1,829元 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (640元) | 546元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (16元) | 50元 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (53元) | 511元 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (223元) | 288元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT (421元) | 654元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (600元) | 844元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (26,429元) | 148,501元 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (56元) | 206元 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (18元) | 28元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (63元) | 27元 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (210元) | 386元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (38元) | 30元 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (12元) | 19元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (14元) | 44元 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (12元) | 21元 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (53元) | 82元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mozambique | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (159元) | 260元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (529元) | 122元 | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (529元) | 417元 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (292元) | 319元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (134元) | 90元 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (54元) | 31元 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (7元) | 19元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (4,307元) | 2,968元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (2.11元) | 0.24元 | + 764% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (343元) | 410元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 MT (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,196 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 17% cheaper than in China
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