Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 701 MT (3,560 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (1,519 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 210 MT (1,066 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 MT (276 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT (758 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 MT (335 ₦) | 550 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 196 MT (993 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 MT (513 ₦) | 829 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 MT (223 ₦) | 717 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 34 MT (172 ₦) | 362 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 578 MT (2,933 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 65 MT (330 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (199 ₦) | 351 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (609,092 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (152,273 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (32,433 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (253,789 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (121,887 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (19,188 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (9,313 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (87,078 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (30,708 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (773 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (1,269 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (10,181 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (10,715 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (21,276 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (28,830 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (1,268,943 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (302 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 587 MT (2,979 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (878 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (3,045 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (6,541 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (1,442 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (592 ₦) | 858 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (660 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (559 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (172 ₦) | 532 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (2,538 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (4,906 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (25,379 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | + 575% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (25,379 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (9,813 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (6,446 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (2,606 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (343 ₦) | 363 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (177,652 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (101 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (11,348 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (604 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 775 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is about the same as in Nigeria
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