Cost of living in Mozambique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (₨860) | ₨339 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (₨363) | ₨297 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (₨231) | ₨164 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (₨73) | ₨54 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (₨181) | ₨85 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (₨100) | ₨39 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (₨357) | ₨210 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (₨252) | ₨154 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (₨124) | ₨29 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (₨76) | ₨144 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (₨832) | ₨766 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (₨106) | ₨89 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (₨31) | ₨35 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (₨119,207) | ₨31,191 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (₨48,181) | ₨20,267 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (₨7,757) | ₨4,423 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (₨60,697) | ₨23,087 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (₨29,151) | ₨14,243 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (₨4,589) | ₨3,664 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (₨3,940) | ₨515 | + 666% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (₨9,712) | ₨28,396 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (₨7,344) | ₨12,433 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (₨185) | ₨416 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (₨607) | ₨2,301 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (₨2,563) | ₨2,530 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT (₨4,836) | ₨3,605 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (₨6,895) | ₨2,893 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 45% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (₨303,486) | ₨976,968 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (₨78) | ₨109 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (₨645) | ₨1,424 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (₨210) | ₨140 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (₨728) | ₨303 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (₨2,409) | ₨1,586 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (₨437) | ₨402 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (₨142) | ₨190 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (₨158) | ₨248 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (₨134) | ₨152 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (₨111) | ₨73 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (₨607) | ₨351 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (₨1,821) | ₨1,405 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (₨6,070) | ₨600 | + 912% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (₨6,070) | ₨1,517 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (₨3,348) | ₨2,140 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (₨1,542) | ₨607 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (₨623) | ₨229 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (₨79) | ₨173 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (₨49,459) | ₨46,652 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (₨24) | ₨1.29 | + 1775% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (₨3,936) | ₨1,554 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 MT (₨193) | ₨247 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,495 prices entered by 982 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 60% more expensive than in India
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