- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (4,045 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (2,477 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (1,257 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (554 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (718 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (488 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (3,802 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (987 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (320 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (416 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (4,064 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (432 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (186 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (606,535 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (294,837 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (37,442 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (266,124 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (129,359 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (33,623 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (30,148 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (212,659 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (57,814 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (3,492 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (17,040 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (18,223 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (30,679 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (31,794 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (25,376,008 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (377 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (3,315 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (1,623 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (3,494 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (7,308 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (1,049 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (1,035 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (1,632 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (701 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (489 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (2,220 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (10,822 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (3,037 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (2,967 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (17,838 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (2,220 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (888 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (869 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (307,533 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (28 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (20,840 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (809 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,671 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.920
NGN
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MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria
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