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Cost of living in Mozambique compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 MT (68元) | 49元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (43元) | 34元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (22元) | 14元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (9元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (67元) | 60元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (17元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (5.62元) | 6元 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 MT (8元) | 5.60元 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (71元) | 111元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (8元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (3.26元) | 11元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 90,163 MT (9,360元) | 8,829元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 55,416 MT (5,753元) | 4,290元 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (657元) | 428元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (4,667元) | 5,203元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (2,269元) | 3,294元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (590元) | 264元 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,203 MT (540元) | 90元 | + 500% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (3,730元) | 2,101元 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (1,014元) | 714元 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (61元) | 36元 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 54元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (299元) | 508元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (320元) | 276元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (538元) | 627元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (558元) | 658元 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (445,033元) | 141,996元 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (7元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (58元) | 152元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (28元) | 29元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (61元) | 36元 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,466 MT (152元) | 281元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (18元) | 46元 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (18元) | 39元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (29元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (12元) | 10元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326 MT (34元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,776 MT (184元) | 163元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,328 MT (138元) | 89元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (52元) | 966元 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,643 MT (378元) | 393元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 377 MT (39元) | 60元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 155 MT (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 143 MT (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (5,393元) | 3,300元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (0.49元) | 1.02元 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,442 MT (357元) | 321元 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (14元) | 21元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,287 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 18% more expensive than in China
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