Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Indonesia
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Mozambique is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (Rp 138,904) | Rp 48,924 | + 184% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (Rp 57,299) | Rp 55,115 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (Rp 36,481) | Rp 32,165 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Rp 11,450) | Rp 20,667 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 133 MT (Rp 25,501) | Rp 25,337 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (Rp 14,232) | Rp 17,064 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (Rp 50,719) | Rp 61,721 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (Rp 35,515) | Rp 37,576 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (Rp 16,865) | Rp 19,651 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (Rp 10,778) | Rp 33,333 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (Rp 122,014) | Rp 374,037 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (Rp 14,446) | Rp 18,761 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (Rp 7,503) | Rp 18,326 | - 59% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Mozambique is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (Rp 22,976,824) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (Rp 5,744,206) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Rp 1,223,460) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Rp 9,573,677) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Rp 4,597,950) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Rp 723,835) | Rp 979,539 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (Rp 351,333) | Rp 329,516 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (Rp 3,284,862) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Rp 1,158,398) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Rp 29,145) | Rp 66,640 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (Rp 47,868) | Rp 68,439 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Mozambique is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (Rp 384,073) | Rp 680,041 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Rp 404,199) | Rp 424,371 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (Rp 802,594) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Rp 1,087,541) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Mozambique is 58% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Rp 47,868,383) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (Rp 11,384) | Rp 8,926 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (Rp 113,208) | Rp 228,023 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Mozambique is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Rp 33,126) | Rp 23,270 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Rp 114,884) | Rp 59,151 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (Rp 246,735) | Rp 256,292 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (Rp 54,384) | Rp 80,956 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Rp 22,321) | Rp 22,650 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Rp 24,890) | Rp 44,295 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Rp 21,103) | Rp 22,030 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (Rp 6,489) | Rp 12,336 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Rp 95,737) | Rp 89,053 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Mozambique is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (Rp 185,079) | Rp 176,169 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Rp 957,358) | Rp 105,763 | + 805% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Rp 957,368) | Rp 650,328 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (Rp 370,159) | Rp 361,319 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Rp 243,164) | Rp 133,391 | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Rp 98,297) | Rp 36,857 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (Rp 12,948) | Rp 48,318 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (Rp 6,701,574) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Rp 3,819) | Rp 1,787 | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (Rp 428,081) | Rp 604,695 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (Rp 22,799) | Rp 28,321 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
191.474
IDR
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MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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