Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Japan
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 408 MT (¥928) | ¥1,035 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 446 MT (¥1,013) | ¥817 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 MT (¥774) | ¥618 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 MT (¥264) | ¥237 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 128 MT (¥290) | ¥335 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 MT (¥195) | ¥439 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 649 MT (¥1,476) | ¥1,195 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 191 MT (¥434) | ¥822 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 MT (¥165) | ¥509 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (¥143) | ¥312 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 638 MT (¥1,451) | ¥1,267 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 99 MT (¥224) | ¥276 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 MT (¥125) | ¥293 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,182 MT (¥84,539) | ¥365,082 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,983 MT (¥45,434) | ¥197,811 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT (¥22,508) | ¥19,132 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT (¥112,130) | ¥145,654 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT (¥62,011) | ¥106,059 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT (¥12,529) | ¥8,349 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT (¥3,781) | ¥4,448 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,867 MT (¥31,529) | ¥74,559 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT (¥14,319) | ¥25,414 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 MT (¥539) | ¥1,338 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,441 MT (¥3,276) | ¥2,815 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT (¥2,564) | ¥9,315 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT (¥2,614) | ¥5,103 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT (¥5,347) | ¥9,892 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT (¥6,243) | ¥12,189 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT (¥906,441) | ¥3,060,780 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 MT (¥199) | ¥169 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,108 MT (¥2,519) | ¥8,198 | - 69% | |
| 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) | 237 MT (¥539) | ¥2,133 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT (¥513) | ¥2,551 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT (¥4,952) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT (¥585) | ¥1,337 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT (¥322) | ¥930 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT (¥878) | ¥622 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 MT (¥388) | ¥224 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 MT (¥123) | ¥188 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 197 MT (¥448) | ¥4,604 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mozambique | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT (¥2,304) | ¥4,908 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT (¥1,049) | ¥3,881 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT (¥4,940) | ¥8,269 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (¥569) | ¥1,244 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT (¥276) | ¥547 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 MT (¥167) | ¥674 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT (¥10,005) | ¥51,659 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT (¥79) | ¥52 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT (¥5,183) | ¥9,530 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 MT (¥294) | ¥613 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 543 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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