Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 45,378 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 54,330 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (Rp 23,701) | Rp 27,591 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Rp 14,174) | Rp 19,722 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (Rp 35,335) | Rp 26,707 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Rp 19,502) | Rp 18,501 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (Rp 69,793) | Rp 56,542 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (Rp 49,152) | Rp 42,973 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (Rp 24,222) | Rp 22,558 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (Rp 14,835) | Rp 34,959 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (Rp 162,388) | Rp 337,317 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (Rp 21,331) | Rp 20,426 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (Rp 5,962) | Rp 17,971 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (Rp 4,740,215) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (Rp 9,406,885) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Rp 1,514,430) | Rp 496,641 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Rp 11,850,537) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Rp 5,691,457) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Rp 895,981) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (Rp 118,505) | Rp 400,530 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (Rp 1,896,086) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Rp 1,433,894) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Rp 36,077) | Rp 43,866 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Rp 118,505) | Rp 624,572 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Rp 500,327) | Rp 439,901 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (Rp 1,161,509) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Rp 1,346,185) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Rp 59,252,683) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT (Rp 16,113) | Rp 11,904 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (Rp 135,096) | Rp 150,291 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Rp 41,004) | Rp 36,367 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Rp 142,206) | Rp 60,467 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (Rp 651,365) | Rp 313,421 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (Rp 85,324) | Rp 130,123 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Rp 27,629) | Rp 19,595 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Rp 30,809) | Rp 34,558 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Rp 26,122) | Rp 30,035 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,580 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Rp 118,505) | Rp 88,350 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (Rp 355,516) | Rp 216,012 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Rp 1,185,042) | Rp 104,481 | + 1034% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Rp 1,185,054) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (Rp 653,619) | Rp 383,761 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Rp 300,994) | Rp 162,937 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Rp 121,674) | Rp 36,298 | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (Rp 16,591) | Rp 40,791 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (Rp 9,656,386) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Rp 4,728) | Rp 2,029 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (Rp 711,862) | Rp 496,553 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (Rp 25,010) | Rp 35,528 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 660 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
237.011
IDR
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MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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