Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 2,318 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (722 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (431 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (1,076 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (594 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (2,125 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (1,496 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (737 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (452 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (4,943 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (649 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (181 ₦) | 554 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 63% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (144,301 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (286,363 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (46,102 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (360,753 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (173,259 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (27,275 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (3,608 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (57,720 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (43,650 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (1,098 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (3,608 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (15,231 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (35,359 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (40,980 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 70% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (1,803,764 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 76 MT (547 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (4,113 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (1,248 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (4,329 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (19,829 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (2,597 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (841 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (938 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (795 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (657 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (3,608 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (10,823 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (36,075 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 567% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (36,075 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (19,897 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (9,163 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (3,704 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (469 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (293,959 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (144 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (21,670 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (761 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 348 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria
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