- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (₨1,548) | ₨557 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (₨948) | ₨619 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (₨481) | ₨219 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT (₨212) | ₨108 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (₨275) | ₨122 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT (₨187) | ₨79 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (₨1,455) | ₨613 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT (₨378) | ₨156 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT (₨123) | ₨39 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (₨159) | ₨283 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT (₨1,556) | ₨2,980 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (₨165) | ₨116 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (₨71) | ₨57 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT (₨232,160) | ₨56,589 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (₨112,853) | ₨35,418 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (₨14,331) | ₨8,319 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (₨101,863) | ₨46,212 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (₨49,514) | ₨29,470 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (₨12,870) | ₨6,959 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (₨11,540) | ₨2,729 | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (₨81,398) | ₨41,526 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (₨22,129) | ₨11,677 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (₨1,337) | ₨499 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (₨6,522) | ₨2,663 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (₨6,975) | ₨4,551 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (₨11,743) | ₨6,644 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (₨12,170) | ₨6,006 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (₨9,713,022) | ₨2,115,150 | + 359% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (₨144) | ₨92 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (₨1,269) | ₨2,561 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (₨621) | ₨241 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (₨1,337) | ₨748 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (₨2,797) | ₨2,396 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (₨402) | ₨445 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (₨396) | ₨320 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (₨625) | ₨365 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (₨268) | ₨158 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (₨187) | ₨112 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (₨850) | ₨589 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (₨4,142) | ₨1,589 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (₨1,162) | ₨1,181 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (₨1,136) | ₨3,978 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (₨6,828) | ₨3,176 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (₨850) | ₨1,228 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (₨340) | ₨389 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (₨333) | ₨548 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (₨117,713) | ₨57,145 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (₨11) | ₨52 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (₨7,977) | ₨3,979 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (₨310) | ₨281 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,496 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.266
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan
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