Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 MT (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 318 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 428 MT (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 165 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 288 MT (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 70 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 MT (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 MT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 MT (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 382 MT (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 93 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 189 MT (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 48 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 79 MT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 71 MT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 787 MT (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 277 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 96 MT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 MT (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 26 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,025 MT (Mex$ 17,656) | Mex$ 22,731 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,185 MT (Mex$ 7,937) | Mex$ 12,009 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT (Mex$ 3,120) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT (Mex$ 15,542) | Mex$ 14,241 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT (Mex$ 8,595) | Mex$ 7,487 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT (Mex$ 1,737) | Mex$ 813 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 414 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,573 MT (Mex$ 6,168) | Mex$ 6,098 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT (Mex$ 1,985) | Mex$ 2,467 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283 MT (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 125 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,312 MT (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 122 | + 495% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 722 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 1,727 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT (Mex$ 865) | Mex$ 1,348 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT (Mex$ 125,637) | Mex$ 364,644 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 MT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 MT (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 591 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 96 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 282 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 873 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 80 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 65 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 81 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 149 MT (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 MT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 39 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 MT (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 297 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 409 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 174 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 953 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 926 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 189 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 89 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 56 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT (Mex$ 1,387) | Mex$ 10,695 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 2.60 | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 966 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 MT (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 77 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,014 prices entered by 764 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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