Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 659 MT (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 177 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 110 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 MT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 54 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 MT (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 33 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 449 MT (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 68 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 MT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 40 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 MT (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 MT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 437 MT (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 225 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 MT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 MT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,994 MT (Mex$ 17,830) | Mex$ 18,680 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,360 MT (Mex$ 11,062) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Mex$ 1,999) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Mex$ 15,642) | Mex$ 10,829 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (Mex$ 9,385) | Mex$ 5,575 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 846 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,026 MT (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 379 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (Mex$ 5,367) | Mex$ 7,486 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,171 MT (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 1,948 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 MT (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 101 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 MT (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 84 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 844 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Mex$ 660) | Mex$ 615 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,279 MT (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 1,537 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,396 MT (Mex$ 1,375) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,003 MT (Mex$ 85,404) | Mex$ 317,978 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 MT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,191 MT (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 499 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 83 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 200 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,467 MT (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 530 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 70 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 MT (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 109 MT (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 56 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 MT (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 MT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 MT (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 187 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 627 MT (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 339 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Mex$ 1,564) | Mex$ 140 | + 1021% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Mex$ 1,564) | Mex$ 951 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,710 MT (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 658 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 114 | + 248% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 61 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 40 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (Mex$ 10,949) | Mex$ 9,553 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,007 MT (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 924 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 187 MT (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 57 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,763 prices entered by 1,391 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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