- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 119 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 96 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 65 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 64 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 38 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 216 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (Mex$ 31,677) | Mex$ 19,235 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (Mex$ 15,398) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (Mex$ 1,955) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (Mex$ 13,899) | Mex$ 11,999 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (Mex$ 6,756) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 382 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (Mex$ 11,106) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (Mex$ 3,019) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 109 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 838 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 674 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (Mex$ 1,602) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (Mex$ 1,325,289) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 455 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 77 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 181 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 545 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 72 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 55 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 127 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 379 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 138 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 750 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 103 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 45 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (Mex$ 16,061) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (Mex$ 1.45) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 757 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 52 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,131 prices entered by 1,145 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 44% more expensive than in Mexico
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