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 | 725 MT (₨1,533) | ₨477 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT (₨632) | ₨617 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT (₨403) | ₨253 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT (₨126) | ₨111 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT (₨281) | ₨146 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT (₨157) | ₨85 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT (₨560) | ₨736 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT (₨392) | ₨147 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT (₨186) | ₨52 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT (₨119) | ₨285 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT (₨1,346) | ₨1,607 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (₨159) | ₨133 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT (₨83) | ₨80 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT (₨253,552) | ₨65,208 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT (₨63,388) | ₨40,675 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT (₨13,501) | ₨11,662 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT (₨105,646) | ₨44,902 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT (₨50,739) | ₨32,659 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT (₨7,988) | ₨8,932 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT (₨3,877) | ₨2,572 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT (₨36,249) | ₨44,098 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT (₨12,783) | ₨23,617 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT (₨322) | ₨667 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT (₨528) | ₨516 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT (₨4,238) | ₨3,054 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT (₨4,460) | ₨5,408 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,192 MT (₨8,857) | ₨8,399 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT (₨12,001) | ₨5,912 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 38% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT (₨528,232) | ₨2,463,580 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT (₨126) | ₨107 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT (₨1,249) | ₨2,108 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT (₨366) | ₨260 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT (₨1,268) | ₨616 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT (₨2,723) | ₨1,831 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT (₨600) | ₨463 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT (₨246) | ₨350 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT (₨275) | ₨441 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT (₨233) | ₨189 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT (₨72) | ₨169 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT (₨1,056) | ₨480 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT (₨2,042) | ₨1,849 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT (₨10,565) | ₨1,458 | + 625% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT (₨10,565) | ₨2,679 | + 294% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT (₨4,085) | ₨3,680 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT (₨2,683) | ₨850 | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT (₨1,085) | ₨437 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (₨143) | ₨435 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT (₨73,953) | ₨58,894 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT (₨42) | ₨39 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT (₨4,724) | ₨4,106 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT (₨252) | ₨267 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,966 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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