Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 MT (Rp 106,520) | Rp 62,389 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 337 MT (Rp 71,817) | Rp 50,984 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 229 MT (Rp 48,952) | Rp 29,325 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 MT (Rp 18,137) | Rp 18,889 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 MT (Rp 35,847) | Rp 26,350 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 MT (Rp 17,720) | Rp 15,739 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 568 MT (Rp 121,180) | Rp 69,458 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 146 MT (Rp 31,237) | Rp 39,153 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 114 MT (Rp 24,357) | Rp 19,538 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 MT (Rp 12,933) | Rp 30,210 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 619 MT (Rp 132,037) | Rp 433,415 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 MT (Rp 17,990) | Rp 15,764 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 MT (Rp 7,271) | Rp 14,528 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 85,427 MT (Rp 18,229,129) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,794 MT (Rp 10,198,599) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,147 MT (Rp 1,098,261) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Rp 10,669,419) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (Rp 6,401,651) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,163 MT (Rp 888,423) | Rp 660,848 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,741 MT (Rp 1,011,758) | Rp 281,571 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,105 MT (Rp 5,143,663) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,745 MT (Rp 1,012,551) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 345 MT (Rp 73,710) | Rp 52,955 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 MT (Rp 42,678) | Rp 55,185 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,302 MT (Rp 704,504) | Rp 658,752 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 MT (Rp 640,165) | Rp 531,171 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,610 MT (Rp 1,410,568) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,943 MT (Rp 1,054,706) | Rp 911,737 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,396 MT (Rp 52,791,431) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 66 MT (Rp 14,151) | Rp 9,131 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,095 MT (Rp 446,987) | Rp 360,956 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 MT (Rp 42,678) | Rp 32,065 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (Rp 42,678) | Rp 138,988 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,764 MT (Rp 376,357) | Rp 257,547 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 MT (Rp 106,694) | Rp 41,237 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 MT (Rp 53,347) | Rp 24,297 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 320 MT (Rp 68,300) | Rp 30,182 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 MT (Rp 42,678) | Rp 19,131 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 MT (Rp 18,777) | Rp 14,080 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 MT (Rp 57,580) | Rp 66,998 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,864 MT (Rp 397,681) | Rp 184,609 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,397 MT (Rp 511,552) | Rp 105,675 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Rp 1,066,942) | Rp 359,301 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,177 MT (Rp 677,854) | Rp 433,102 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 541 MT (Rp 115,447) | Rp 128,455 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 MT (Rp 65,095) | Rp 46,128 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 MT (Rp 17,603) | Rp 51,877 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.51 MT (Rp 963) | Rp 1,406 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,372 MT (Rp 506,076) | Rp 588,150 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 223 MT (Rp 47,488) | Rp 22,910 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,546 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia
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