Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 226 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 121 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 54 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 70 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 41 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 226 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (Mex$ 41,525) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (Mex$ 10,381) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 966 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Mex$ 17,302) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Mex$ 8,310) | Mex$ 5,230 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 687 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 387 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (Mex$ 5,937) | Mex$ 6,685 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Mex$ 2,094) | Mex$ 2,044 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 98 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 95 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 864 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 671 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (Mex$ 1,450) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Mex$ 86,510) | Mex$ 357,662 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 552 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 75 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 188 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 546 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 79 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 49 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 57 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 29 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 188 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 295 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Mex$ 1,730) | Mex$ 149 | + 1060% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Mex$ 1,730) | Mex$ 805 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 670 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 122 | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 71 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (Mex$ 12,111) | Mex$ 11,185 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 965 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 62 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,490 prices entered by 1,253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 20% more expensive than in Mexico
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