Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (¥1,035) | ¥941 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (¥427) | ¥695 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (¥272) | ¥426 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (¥85) | ¥203 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (¥190) | ¥244 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (¥106) | ¥653 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (¥378) | ¥888 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (¥265) | ¥792 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (¥126) | ¥389 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (¥80) | ¥306 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (¥909) | ¥1,351 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (¥108) | ¥185 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (¥56) | ¥246 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (¥171,258) | ¥295,978 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (¥42,815) | ¥169,167 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (¥9,119) | ¥25,258 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (¥71,358) | ¥144,655 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (¥34,271) | ¥80,593 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (¥5,395) | ¥13,235 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (¥2,619) | ¥4,060 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (¥24,484) | ¥55,604 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (¥8,634) | ¥10,692 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (¥217) | ¥778 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (¥357) | ¥2,599 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (¥2,863) | ¥6,849 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (¥3,013) | ¥4,780 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (¥5,982) | ¥8,249 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (¥8,106) | ¥12,511 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 81% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 81% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (¥356,788) | ¥2,585,890 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (¥85) | ¥135 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (¥844) | ¥10,445 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (¥247) | ¥1,225 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (¥856) | ¥1,626 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (¥1,839) | ¥6,148 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (¥405) | ¥812 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (¥166) | ¥655 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (¥186) | ¥501 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (¥157) | ¥170 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (¥48) | ¥229 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (¥714) | ¥2,983 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (¥1,379) | ¥3,633 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (¥7,136) | ¥3,657 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (¥7,136) | ¥12,969 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (¥2,759) | ¥6,422 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (¥1,812) | ¥1,122 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (¥733) | ¥445 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (¥97) | ¥556 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (¥49,950) | ¥52,544 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (¥28) | ¥40 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (¥3,191) | ¥9,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (¥170) | ¥525 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 860 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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