Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT (4,605 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (1,946 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (1,239 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (389 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (970 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (535 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (1,915 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (1,349 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (665 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (407 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (4,456 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT (567 ₦) | 660 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (164 ₦) | 560 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT (638,631 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (258,122 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (41,555 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (325,175 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (156,172 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (24,585 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT (21,108 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT (52,028 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (39,346 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (990 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (3,252 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (13,729 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,357 MT (34,838 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (36,939 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (1,625,874 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT (420 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT (3,458 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (1,125 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (3,902 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT (12,906 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (2,341 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (758 ₦) | 937 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (845 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (717 ₦) | 900 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (592 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (3,252 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (9,755 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (32,517 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | + 451% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (32,517 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (17,935 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (8,259 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (3,339 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT (423 ₦) | 690 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (264,968 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (130 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT (21,086 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 MT (1,032 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 431 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria
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