Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 244 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 138 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 64 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 37 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 77 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 47 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 264 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 33 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (Mex$ 30,932) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (Mex$ 12,502) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (Mex$ 2,013) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (Mex$ 15,750) | Mex$ 11,738 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (Mex$ 7,564) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 849 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (Mex$ 1,022) | Mex$ 402 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (Mex$ 2,520) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (Mex$ 1,906) | Mex$ 2,453 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 115 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 906 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 664 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 52% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (Mex$ 78,749) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 506 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 85 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 198 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 587 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 79 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 56 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 58 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 229 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mozambique | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 321 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 157 | + 901% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 742 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 741 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 149 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 82 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 42 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (Mex$ 12,834) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 909 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 MT (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 67 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,664 prices entered by 1,095 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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