- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (Rp 157,292) | Rp 65,531 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (Rp 96,327) | Rp 49,511 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (Rp 48,882) | Rp 30,885 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (Rp 21,526) | Rp 18,934 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (Rp 27,929) | Rp 22,695 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Rp 18,963) | Rp 14,388 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (Rp 147,843) | Rp 60,646 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (Rp 38,383) | Rp 37,954 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (Rp 12,464) | Rp 18,653 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (Rp 16,186) | Rp 31,286 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (Rp 158,048) | Rp 371,771 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (Rp 16,781) | Rp 18,926 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (Rp 7,232) | Rp 15,260 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (Rp 23,587,895) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (Rp 11,466,081) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (Rp 1,456,086) | Rp 887,496 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (Rp 10,349,464) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (Rp 5,030,712) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (Rp 1,307,599) | Rp 667,380 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (Rp 1,172,440) | Rp 252,522 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (Rp 8,270,220) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (Rp 2,248,346) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (Rp 135,798) | Rp 59,625 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (Rp 662,681) | Rp 659,239 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (Rp 708,680) | Rp 428,524 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (Rp 1,193,099) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (Rp 1,236,453) | Rp 936,471 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (Rp 986,862,243) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (Rp 14,663) | Rp 8,791 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (Rp 128,918) | Rp 382,650 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (Rp 63,107) | Rp 24,611 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (Rp 135,881) | Rp 90,441 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (Rp 284,212) | Rp 332,164 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (Rp 40,809) | Rp 45,296 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (Rp 40,237) | Rp 23,390 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (Rp 63,464) | Rp 32,514 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (Rp 27,249) | Rp 15,188 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (Rp 19,007) | Rp 12,682 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (Rp 86,329) | Rp 81,236 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (Rp 420,877) | Rp 211,083 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (Rp 118,108) | Rp 98,679 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (Rp 115,383) | Rp 460,234 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (Rp 693,702) | Rp 497,062 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (Rp 86,329) | Rp 118,309 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (Rp 34,532) | Rp 45,661 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (Rp 33,813) | Rp 54,748 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (Rp 11,959,837) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (Rp 1,081) | Rp 1,846 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (Rp 810,445) | Rp 521,125 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (Rp 31,454) | Rp 24,789 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,825 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
230.211
IDR
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia
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