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Cost of living in Mozambique compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 MT (₨706) | ₨389 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (₨449) | ₨255 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (₨228) | ₨143 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (₨100) | ₨52 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (₨130) | ₨71 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (₨88) | ₨37 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (₨690) | ₨196 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (₨179) | ₨141 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (₨58) | ₨25 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 MT (₨83) | ₨121 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (₨737) | ₨860 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (₨78) | ₨82 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (₨34) | ₨33 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 90,163 MT (₨96,839) | ₨30,707 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 55,416 MT (₨59,519) | ₨20,612 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (₨6,793) | ₨4,231 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (₨48,285) | ₨23,844 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (₨23,471) | ₨15,237 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (₨6,101) | ₨4,606 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,203 MT (₨5,588) | ₨911 | + 513% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (₨38,584) | ₨34,206 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (₨10,490) | ₨11,435 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (₨634) | ₨427 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨555 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (₨3,092) | ₨2,431 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (₨3,306) | ₨2,924 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (₨5,566) | ₨4,098 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (₨5,769) | ₨3,329 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (₨4,604,155) | ₨869,161 | + 430% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (₨68) | ₨79 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (₨601) | ₨1,293 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (₨294) | ₨153 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (₨634) | ₨316 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,466 MT (₨1,574) | ₨1,134 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (₨190) | ₨276 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (₨188) | ₨183 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (₨296) | ₨224 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (₨127) | ₨125 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (₨89) | ₨71 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326 MT (₨350) | ₨287 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,776 MT (₨1,908) | ₨1,206 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,328 MT (₨1,426) | ₨499 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (₨538) | ₨2,135 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,643 MT (₨3,912) | ₨1,820 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 377 MT (₨405) | ₨860 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 155 MT (₨167) | ₨212 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 143 MT (₨153) | ₨229 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (₨55,798) | ₨37,313 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (₨5.04) | ₨51 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,442 MT (₨3,697) | ₨2,290 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (₨147) | ₨256 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 28,028 prices entered by 3,878 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 54% more expensive than in India
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