Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Japan
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,025 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥723 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (¥222) | ¥519 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (¥133) | ¥197 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (¥331) | ¥316 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (¥183) | ¥629 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (¥654) | ¥962 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (¥460) | ¥902 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (¥227) | ¥574 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (¥139) | ¥285 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (¥1,521) | ¥1,208 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (¥200) | ¥184 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (¥56) | ¥206 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (¥44,410) | ¥326,267 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (¥88,131) | ¥171,772 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (¥14,188) | ¥28,488 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (¥111,025) | ¥157,603 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (¥53,322) | ¥82,713 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (¥8,394) | ¥24,082 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (¥1,110) | ¥4,699 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (¥17,764) | ¥47,482 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (¥13,434) | ¥32,093 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (¥338) | ¥1,313 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (¥1,110) | ¥6,136 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (¥4,687) | ¥5,199 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (¥10,882) | ¥8,989 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (¥12,612) | ¥13,588 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (¥555,123) | ¥2,700,660 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT (¥151) | ¥165 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (¥1,266) | ¥10,143 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (¥384) | ¥2,497 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (¥1,332) | ¥1,967 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (¥6,102) | ¥5,380 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (¥799) | ¥650 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (¥259) | ¥938 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (¥289) | ¥702 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (¥245) | ¥218 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥216 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (¥1,110) | ¥3,927 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (¥3,331) | ¥4,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (¥11,102) | ¥3,600 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (¥11,102) | ¥4,000 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (¥6,124) | ¥5,993 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (¥2,820) | ¥984 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (¥1,140) | ¥472 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (¥155) | ¥575 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (¥90,468) | ¥101,122 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (¥44) | ¥52 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (¥6,669) | ¥9,280 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (¥234) | ¥592 | - 60% | |
| 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 776 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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