Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 408 MT (9,754 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 446 MT (10,651 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 MT (8,139 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 MT (2,776 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 128 MT (3,049 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 MT (2,055 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 649 MT (15,515 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 191 MT (4,560 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 MT (1,737 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (1,502 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 638 MT (15,255 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 99 MT (2,356 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 MT (1,313 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,182 MT (888,565 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,983 MT (477,545 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT (236,571 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT (1,178,573 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT (651,780 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT (131,688 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT (39,737 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,867 MT (331,397 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT (150,499 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 MT (5,665 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,441 MT (34,436 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1054% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT (26,953 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT (27,480 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT (56,204 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT (65,620 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT (9,527,357 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 MT (2,093 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,108 MT (26,473 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT (5,668 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT (5,392 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT (52,053 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT (6,148 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT (3,382 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT (9,229 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 MT (4,078 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 MT (1,292 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 197 MT (4,710 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mozambique | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT (24,217 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT (11,026 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT (51,920 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (5,980 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT (2,897 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 MT (1,750 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT (105,161 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT (828 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT (54,478 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 MT (3,093 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 370 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria
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