- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 661 MT (¥1,239) | ¥1,039 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 411 MT (¥770) | ¥691 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 200 MT (¥376) | ¥441 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (¥173) | ¥203 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 MT (¥241) | ¥288 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 MT (¥148) | ¥754 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (¥1,204) | ¥924 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 MT (¥311) | ¥683 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 MT (¥114) | ¥401 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (¥132) | ¥280 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 679 MT (¥1,273) | ¥1,538 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (¥139) | ¥199 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (¥59) | ¥198 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 89,192 MT (¥167,156) | ¥218,000 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 43,863 MT (¥82,204) | ¥123,235 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,950 MT (¥11,151) | ¥21,518 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (¥84,254) | ¥110,576 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (¥40,955) | ¥71,567 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (¥10,645) | ¥12,926 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,833 MT (¥9,058) | ¥4,101 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (¥67,327) | ¥55,558 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (¥18,304) | ¥16,537 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (¥1,106) | ¥711 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,838 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (¥5,395) | ¥7,354 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (¥5,769) | ¥4,336 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (¥9,713) | ¥8,421 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (¥10,066) | ¥14,523 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (¥8,033,954) | ¥2,510,530 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 MT (¥118) | ¥145 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (¥1,050) | ¥11,257 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (¥514) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (¥1,106) | ¥1,019 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (¥2,314) | ¥3,622 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (¥332) | ¥612 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (¥328) | ¥707 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (¥517) | ¥455 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (¥222) | ¥137 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (¥155) | ¥229 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (¥703) | ¥2,862 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,735 MT (¥3,251) | ¥3,989 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 595 MT (¥1,114) | ¥3,357 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (¥939) | ¥14,181 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (¥5,647) | ¥7,538 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 350 MT (¥656) | ¥964 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 MT (¥231) | ¥487 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 135 MT (¥253) | ¥586 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (¥97,364) | ¥49,094 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.69 MT (¥5) | ¥56 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,013 MT (¥7,521) | ¥10,897 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (¥256) | ¥468 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,134 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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