Cost of living in Mozambique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 659 MT (₨718) | ₨374 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT (₨379) | ₨278 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 MT (₨180) | ₨138 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 MT (₨72) | ₨51 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 MT (₨247) | ₨71 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT (₨67) | ₨36 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 449 MT (₨489) | ₨212 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 MT (₨155) | ₨134 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 MT (₨150) | ₨28 | + 429% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 MT (₨44) | ₨127 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 437 MT (₨476) | ₨799 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 MT (₨76) | ₨84 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 MT (₨40) | ₨35 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,994 MT (₨62,107) | ₨32,341 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,360 MT (₨38,532) | ₨19,833 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (₨6,963) | ₨4,330 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (₨54,486) | ₨22,135 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (₨32,692) | ₨13,235 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (₨4,120) | ₨3,267 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,026 MT (₨2,208) | ₨734 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (₨18,695) | ₨29,901 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,171 MT (₨4,545) | ₨10,367 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 MT (₨281) | ₨378 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 MT (₨247) | ₨361 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (₨2,186) | ₨2,385 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (₨2,300) | ₨2,611 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,949 MT (₨4,303) | ₨3,751 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,396 MT (₨4,790) | ₨2,705 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,003 MT (₨297,497) | ₨934,217 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 MT (₨64) | ₨75 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,191 MT (₨2,388) | ₨1,170 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (₨189) | ₨98 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (₨218) | ₨200 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,467 MT (₨1,598) | ₨917 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (₨310) | ₨245 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 MT (₨144) | ₨176 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 109 MT (₨118) | ₨234 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 MT (₨114) | ₨147 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 MT (₨62) | ₨69 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 MT (₨381) | ₨233 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 627 MT (₨683) | ₨1,246 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (₨5,449) | ₨475 | + 1046% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (₨5,449) | ₨1,736 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,710 MT (₨1,863) | ₨1,930 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (₨1,384) | ₨678 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (₨559) | ₨219 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (₨74) | ₨200 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (₨38,140) | ₨33,946 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (₨22) | ₨2.10 | + 936% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,007 MT (₨2,187) | ₨1,782 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 187 MT (₨203) | ₨259 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,788 prices entered by 2,352 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 45% more expensive than in India
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