- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (Rp 163,627) | Rp 66,106 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (Rp 100,207) | Rp 50,634 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (Rp 50,850) | Rp 30,568 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (Rp 22,091) | Rp 19,074 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 MT (Rp 30,840) | Rp 24,685 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 MT (Rp 18,896) | Rp 16,247 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (Rp 153,796) | Rp 66,045 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 MT (Rp 39,697) | Rp 37,044 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 MT (Rp 14,546) | Rp 18,542 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (Rp 16,838) | Rp 32,310 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 679 MT (Rp 162,664) | Rp 368,198 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (Rp 17,764) | Rp 19,117 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (Rp 7,523) | Rp 16,216 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (Rp 24,537,814) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (Rp 11,927,837) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (Rp 1,514,724) | Rp 910,541 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (Rp 10,766,253) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (Rp 5,233,306) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (Rp 1,360,258) | Rp 619,505 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (Rp 1,219,656) | Rp 287,299 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (Rp 8,603,275) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (Rp 2,338,890) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (Rp 141,266) | Rp 58,356 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 56,285 | - | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (Rp 689,368) | Rp 615,926 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (Rp 737,219) | Rp 397,678 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (Rp 1,241,147) | Rp 985,125 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (Rp 1,286,246) | Rp 811,453 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (Rp 1,026,604,659) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (Rp 15,253) | Rp 8,898 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (Rp 134,110) | Rp 381,291 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (Rp 65,648) | Rp 24,249 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (Rp 141,353) | Rp 88,999 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (Rp 295,657) | Rp 343,185 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (Rp 42,453) | Rp 45,191 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (Rp 41,857) | Rp 23,113 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (Rp 66,019) | Rp 34,430 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (Rp 28,347) | Rp 14,080 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (Rp 19,772) | Rp 13,066 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (Rp 89,806) | Rp 92,997 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (Rp 437,826) | Rp 216,823 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (Rp 122,865) | Rp 100,274 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (Rp 120,030) | Rp 375,594 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (Rp 721,639) | Rp 505,534 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (Rp 89,806) | Rp 133,066 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (Rp 35,922) | Rp 46,363 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (Rp 35,174) | Rp 56,412 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (Rp 12,441,478) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (Rp 1,124) | Rp 1,617 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (Rp 843,082) | Rp 565,576 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (Rp 32,720) | Rp 24,489 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,047 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
239.482
IDR
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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