Cost of living in Mozambique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (₨920) | ₨345 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (₨380) | ₨294 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (₨242) | ₨141 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (₨76) | ₨52 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (₨169) | ₨75 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (₨94) | ₨37 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (₨336) | ₨235 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (₨235) | ₨149 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (₨112) | ₨32 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (₨71) | ₨138 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (₨808) | ₨721 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (₨96) | ₨86 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (₨50) | ₨35 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (₨152,197) | ₨33,225 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (₨38,049) | ₨19,978 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (₨8,104) | ₨4,391 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (₨63,415) | ₨18,113 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (₨30,457) | ₨11,868 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (₨4,795) | ₨3,639 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (₨2,327) | ₨712 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (₨21,759) | ₨29,862 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (₨7,673) | ₨10,869 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (₨193) | ₨398 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (₨317) | ₨220 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (₨634) | ₨2,376 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (₨2,677) | ₨2,495 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (₨5,316) | ₨3,665 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (₨7,204) | ₨2,737 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 32% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (₨317,077) | ₨944,817 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (₨75) | ₨83 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (₨750) | ₨1,167 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (₨219) | ₨99 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (₨761) | ₨216 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (₨1,634) | ₨630 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (₨360) | ₨319 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (₨148) | ₨170 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (₨165) | ₨260 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (₨140) | ₨139 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (₨43) | ₨72 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (₨634) | ₨216 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (₨1,226) | ₨1,196 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (₨6,341) | ₨478 | + 1227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (₨6,342) | ₨1,591 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (₨2,452) | ₨1,484 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (₨1,611) | ₨517 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (₨651) | ₨180 | + 262% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (₨86) | ₨187 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (₨44,391) | ₨38,405 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (₨25) | ₨5.46 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (₨2,836) | ₨1,488 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (₨151) | ₨272 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,674 prices entered by 1,833 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 73% more expensive than in India
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