Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Indonesia
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| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (Rp 162,538) | Rp 61,205 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (Rp 68,694) | Rp 48,353 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (Rp 43,736) | Rp 29,046 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Rp 13,728) | Rp 21,836 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (Rp 34,224) | Rp 22,834 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Rp 18,888) | Rp 14,630 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (Rp 67,597) | Rp 66,405 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (Rp 47,605) | Rp 43,134 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (Rp 23,460) | Rp 18,263 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (Rp 14,368) | Rp 34,771 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (Rp 157,280) | Rp 406,659 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (Rp 20,009) | Rp 17,291 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (Rp 5,774) | Rp 16,247 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (Rp 22,541,824) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (Rp 9,110,943) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Rp 1,466,786) | Rp 801,210 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Rp 11,477,717) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Rp 5,512,403) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Rp 867,793) | Rp 505,106 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (Rp 745,065) | Rp 237,062 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (Rp 1,836,435) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Rp 1,388,783) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Rp 34,942) | Rp 57,323 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Rp 114,777) | Rp 648,513 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Rp 484,587) | Rp 480,172 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT (Rp 914,558) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Rp 1,303,834) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 60% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Rp 57,388,587) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (Rp 14,828) | Rp 9,337 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (Rp 122,053) | Rp 419,026 | - 71% | |
| 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 39,714) | Rp 19,709 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Rp 137,733) | Rp 89,583 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (Rp 455,546) | Rp 204,790 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (Rp 82,640) | Rp 108,192 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Rp 26,760) | Rp 22,334 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Rp 29,840) | Rp 30,094 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Rp 25,300) | Rp 22,886 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (Rp 20,895) | Rp 11,284 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Rp 114,777) | Rp 119,565 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mozambique | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (Rp 344,332) | Rp 261,585 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Rp 1,147,760) | Rp 99,216 | + 1057% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Rp 1,147,772) | Rp 251,127 | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (Rp 633,056) | Rp 573,242 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Rp 291,525) | Rp 159,890 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Rp 117,846) | Rp 39,869 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (Rp 14,921) | Rp 65,361 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (Rp 9,352,595) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Rp 4,579) | Rp 2,093 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (Rp 744,270) | Rp 509,555 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 MT (Rp 35,064) | Rp 32,683 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 499 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
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