- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (₨798) | ₨423 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (₨489) | ₨266 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (₨248) | ₨142 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (₨109) | ₨51 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (₨142) | ₨71 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (₨96) | ₨39 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (₨750) | ₨201 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (₨195) | ₨138 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (₨63) | ₨25 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (₨82) | ₨122 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (₨802) | ₨827 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (₨85) | ₨81 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (₨37) | ₨33 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (₨119,677) | ₨31,021 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (₨58,175) | ₨20,985 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (₨7,388) | ₨4,564 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (₨52,510) | ₨24,598 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (₨25,524) | ₨15,581 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (₨6,634) | ₨3,791 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (₨5,949) | ₨822 | + 624% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (₨41,960) | ₨33,846 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (₨11,407) | ₨10,655 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (₨689) | ₨380 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨556 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (₨3,362) | ₨2,402 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (₨3,596) | ₨2,653 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (₨6,053) | ₨3,743 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (₨6,273) | ₨2,918 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (₨5,007,003) | ₨877,820 | + 470% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (₨74) | ₨78 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (₨654) | ₨1,354 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (₨320) | ₨136 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (₨689) | ₨282 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (₨1,442) | ₨1,553 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (₨207) | ₨259 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (₨204) | ₨178 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (₨322) | ₨225 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (₨138) | ₨135 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (₨96) | ₨72 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (₨438) | ₨277 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (₨2,135) | ₨1,186 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (₨599) | ₨472 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (₨585) | ₨1,972 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (₨3,520) | ₨1,759 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (₨438) | ₨615 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (₨175) | ₨196 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (₨172) | ₨209 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (₨60,680) | ₨38,823 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (₨5.48) | ₨59 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (₨4,112) | ₨1,885 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (₨160) | ₨252 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,937 prices entered by 4,588 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 66% more expensive than in India
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