Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 MT (₨1,187) | ₨606 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 337 MT (₨800) | ₨649 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 229 MT (₨545) | ₨252 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 MT (₨202) | ₨111 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 MT (₨399) | ₨122 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 MT (₨197) | ₨114 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 568 MT (₨1,350) | ₨508 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 146 MT (₨348) | ₨181 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 114 MT (₨271) | ₨46 | + 485% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 MT (₨144) | ₨366 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 619 MT (₨1,471) | ₨2,502 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 MT (₨200) | ₨127 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 MT (₨81) | ₨56 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 85,427 MT (₨203,111) | ₨54,670 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,794 MT (₨113,634) | ₨36,369 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,147 MT (₨12,237) | ₨9,463 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (₨118,880) | ₨48,807 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT (₨71,328) | ₨29,928 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,163 MT (₨9,899) | ₨8,151 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,741 MT (₨11,273) | ₨2,478 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,105 MT (₨57,311) | ₨39,996 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,745 MT (₨11,282) | ₨12,115 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 345 MT (₨821) | ₨593 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 MT (₨476) | ₨773 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,302 MT (₨7,850) | ₨2,113 | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 MT (₨7,133) | ₨3,540 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,610 MT (₨15,717) | ₨6,553 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,943 MT (₨11,752) | ₨5,618 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,396 MT (₨588,207) | ₨1,997,080 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 66 MT (₨158) | ₨112 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,095 MT (₨4,980) | ₨1,892 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 MT (₨476) | ₨311 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT (₨476) | ₨401 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,764 MT (₨4,193) | ₨1,433 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 MT (₨1,189) | ₨514 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 MT (₨594) | ₨312 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 320 MT (₨761) | ₨305 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 MT (₨476) | ₨189 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 MT (₨209) | ₨134 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 MT (₨642) | ₨388 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,864 MT (₨4,431) | ₨1,486 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,397 MT (₨5,700) | ₨1,191 | + 378% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (₨11,888) | ₨3,621 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,177 MT (₨7,553) | ₨3,615 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 541 MT (₨1,286) | ₨885 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 305 MT (₨725) | ₨325 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 82 MT (₨196) | ₨393 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.51 MT (₨11) | ₨4.62 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,372 MT (₨5,639) | ₨4,179 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 223 MT (₨529) | ₨217 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,224 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan
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