Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 MT (¥858) | ¥1,041 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 337 MT (¥579) | ¥713 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 229 MT (¥395) | ¥467 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 MT (¥146) | ¥215 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 MT (¥289) | ¥287 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 MT (¥143) | ¥484 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 568 MT (¥977) | ¥1,246 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 146 MT (¥252) | ¥610 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 114 MT (¥196) | ¥381 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 MT (¥104) | ¥267 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 619 MT (¥1,064) | ¥1,801 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 MT (¥145) | ¥223 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 MT (¥59) | ¥242 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 85,427 MT (¥146,916) | ¥197,391 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,794 MT (¥82,194) | ¥112,128 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,147 MT (¥8,851) | ¥15,296 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (¥85,989) | ¥119,023 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (¥51,593) | ¥92,673 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,163 MT (¥7,160) | ¥11,742 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,741 MT (¥8,154) | ¥3,714 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,105 MT (¥41,455) | ¥37,069 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,745 MT (¥8,161) | ¥10,892 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 345 MT (¥594) | ¥749 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 MT (¥344) | ¥1,906 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,302 MT (¥5,678) | ¥6,528 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 MT (¥5,159) | ¥4,644 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,610 MT (¥11,368) | ¥7,956 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,943 MT (¥8,500) | ¥13,013 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,396 MT (¥425,467) | ¥2,936,380 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 66 MT (¥114) | ¥143 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,095 MT (¥3,602) | ¥9,633 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 MT (¥344) | ¥1,406 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (¥344) | ¥929 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,764 MT (¥3,033) | ¥8,740 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 MT (¥860) | ¥554 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 MT (¥430) | ¥669 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 320 MT (¥550) | ¥525 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 MT (¥344) | ¥218 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 MT (¥151) | ¥251 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 MT (¥464) | ¥2,654 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,864 MT (¥3,205) | ¥3,633 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,397 MT (¥4,123) | ¥3,165 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (¥8,599) | ¥15,347 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,177 MT (¥5,463) | ¥6,734 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 541 MT (¥930) | ¥809 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 MT (¥525) | ¥511 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 MT (¥142) | ¥509 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.51 MT (¥8) | ¥26 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,372 MT (¥4,079) | ¥8,766 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 223 MT (¥383) | ¥477 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,538 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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