Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Mozambique is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 760 MT (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 289 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 310 MT (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 158 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 417 MT (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 72 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 MT (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 116 MT (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 47 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 88 MT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 267 MT (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 92 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 MT (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 49 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 MT (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 34 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340 MT (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 278 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 95 MT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,000 MT (Mex$ 21,972) | Mex$ 20,209 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,000 MT (Mex$ 6,317) | Mex$ 10,225 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,200 MT (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 1,112 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 12,923 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,476 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 MT (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 832 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 MT (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 416 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,346 MT (Mex$ 1,468) | Mex$ 6,277 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 MT (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 2,589 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 215 MT (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 115 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 118 | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Mozambique is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 MT (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 1,003 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 MT (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 709 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,428 MT (Mex$ 1,216) | Mex$ 1,730 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 MT (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 1,306 | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Mozambique is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 MT (Mex$ 164,787) | Mex$ 364,078 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 MT (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 643 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Mozambique is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 98 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 617 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 MT (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 57 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 135 MT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 70 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 MT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 34 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 MT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 33 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 239 | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Mozambique is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,606 MT (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 356 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 MT (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 160 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 782 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 MT (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 807 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 MT (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 170 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 330 MT (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 82 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 MT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 47 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 49,557 MT (Mex$ 13,611) | Mex$ 11,943 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.33 MT (Mex$ 0.92) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,264 MT (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 956 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 MT (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 82 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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