- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 118 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 95 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 66 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 MT (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 31 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 MT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 61 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 MT (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 679 MT (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 222 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (Mex$ 33,826) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (Mex$ 16,443) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (Mex$ 2,088) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (Mex$ 14,842) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (Mex$ 7,214) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (Mex$ 1,875) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (Mex$ 1,681) | Mex$ 383 | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (Mex$ 11,860) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (Mex$ 3,224) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 104 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 801 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 660 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (Mex$ 1,711) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (Mex$ 1,773) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (Mex$ 1,415,200) | Mex$ 312,963 | + 352% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 466 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 77 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 186 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 543 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 68 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 49 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 53 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 123 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 383 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 136 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 742 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 102 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 45 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (Mex$ 17,151) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (Mex$ 1.55) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 715 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 52 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,537 prices entered by 1,219 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 54% more expensive than in Mexico
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