Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 MT (2,849 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 337 MT (1,921 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 229 MT (1,309 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 MT (485 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 MT (959 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 MT (474 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 568 MT (3,241 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 146 MT (835 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 MT (388 ₦) | 652 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 MT (346 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 619 MT (3,531 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 MT (481 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 MT (172 ₦) | 353 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 85,427 MT (487,490 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,794 MT (272,735 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,147 MT (29,370 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (285,325 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (171,195 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,163 MT (23,759 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,741 MT (27,057 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,105 MT (137,554 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,745 MT (27,078 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 345 MT (1,971 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 MT (1,141 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,302 MT (18,840 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 MT (17,120 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,610 MT (37,722 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,943 MT (28,205 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,396 MT (1,411,768 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 66 MT (374 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,095 MT (11,953 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 MT (1,141 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (1,141 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 MT (11,413 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 MT (2,853 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 MT (1,427 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 320 MT (1,826 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 MT (1,141 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 MT (502 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 MT (1,540 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,864 MT (10,635 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,397 MT (13,680 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (28,533 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,177 MT (18,127 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 541 MT (3,087 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 MT (1,741 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 MT (471 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.51 MT (26 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,559 MT (14,604 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 231 MT (1,316 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,369 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.707
NGN
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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