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 | 408 MT (₨554) | ₨425 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 446 MT (₨605) | ₨363 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 MT (₨462) | ₨180 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 MT (₨158) | ₨61 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 128 MT (₨173) | ₨102 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 MT (₨117) | ₨44 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 649 MT (₨881) | ₨250 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 191 MT (₨259) | ₨194 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 MT (₨99) | ₨41 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (₨85) | ₨162 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 638 MT (₨867) | ₨941 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 99 MT (₨134) | ₨92 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 MT (₨75) | ₨40 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,182 MT (₨50,474) | ₨46,262 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,983 MT (₨27,127) | ₨29,291 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT (₨13,438) | ₨5,648 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT (₨66,948) | ₨29,589 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT (₨37,024) | ₨17,760 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT (₨7,480) | ₨4,874 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT (₨2,257) | ₨727 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,867 MT (₨18,825) | ₨25,901 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT (₨8,549) | ₨12,652 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 MT (₨322) | ₨511 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,441 MT (₨1,956) | ₨523 | + 274% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT (₨1,531) | ₨2,399 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT (₨1,561) | ₨2,579 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT (₨3,193) | ₨4,001 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT (₨3,727) | ₨2,864 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT (₨541,196) | ₨1,701,050 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 MT (₨119) | ₨104 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,108 MT (₨1,504) | ₨1,619 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT (₨322) | ₨97 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT (₨306) | ₨217 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT (₨2,957) | ₨1,173 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT (₨349) | ₨329 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT (₨192) | ₨220 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT (₨524) | ₨307 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 MT (₨232) | ₨195 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 MT (₨73) | ₨97 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 197 MT (₨268) | ₨315 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mozambique | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT (₨1,376) | ₨1,419 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT (₨626) | ₨590 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,843 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT (₨2,949) | ₨2,143 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (₨340) | ₨766 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT (₨165) | ₨240 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 MT (₨99) | ₨204 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT (₨5,974) | ₨42,526 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT (₨47) | ₨7 | + 600% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT (₨3,095) | ₨1,579 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 MT (₨176) | ₨271 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,740 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 31% more expensive than in India
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