Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Mozambique is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨851 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨952 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT (₨454) | ₨348 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (₨271) | ₨169 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 149 MT (₨677) | ₨282 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (₨373) | ₨252 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT (₨1,336) | ₨1,139 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT (₨941) | ₨290 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT (₨464) | ₨122 | + 279% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT (₨284) | ₨549 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT (₨3,109) | ₨2,949 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT (₨408) | ₨289 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT (₨114) | ₨191 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Mozambique is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT (₨90,766) | ₨118,562 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT (₨180,124) | ₨73,692 | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (₨28,998) | ₨23,696 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (₨226,915) | ₨59,994 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (₨108,981) | ₨50,948 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (₨17,156) | ₨20,196 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT (₨2,269) | ₨2,076 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 MT (₨22,692) | ₨71,670 | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (₨27,456) | ₨22,629 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (₨691) | ₨1,673 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,564 | - | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Mozambique is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT (₨2,269) | ₨3,426 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (₨9,580) | ₨6,254 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT (₨22,241) | ₨13,199 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (₨25,777) | ₨8,569 | + 201% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Mozambique is 34% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (₨1,134,577) | ₨4,456,060 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT (₨309) | ₨270 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT (₨2,587) | ₨4,626 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Mozambique is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (₨785) | ₨1,015 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (₨2,723) | ₨1,391 | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT (₨12,472) | ₨3,667 | + 240% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT (₨1,634) | ₨521 | + 213% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (₨529) | ₨922 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (₨590) | ₨736 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (₨500) | ₨249 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨242 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (₨2,269) | ₨860 | + 164% | |
Entertainment | + 217% | |||
Entertainment in Mozambique is 217% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT (₨6,807) | ₨3,545 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (₨22,691) | ₨2,089 | + 986% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (₨22,692) | ₨2,959 | + 667% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT (₨12,516) | ₨7,109 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (₨5,763) | ₨880 | + 555% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (₨2,330) | ₨669 | + 248% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT (₨318) | ₨1,106 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT (₨184,902) | ₨119,622 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (₨91) | ₨3.79 | + 2286% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT (₨13,631) | ₨3,764 | + 262% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT (₨479) | ₨415 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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