- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT (₨1,494) | ₨541 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT (₨915) | ₨605 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT (₨464) | ₨220 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (₨202) | ₨108 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 MT (₨282) | ₨121 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 MT (₨172) | ₨81 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT (₨1,404) | ₨437 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 166 MT (₨362) | ₨154 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 MT (₨133) | ₨40 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT (₨154) | ₨307 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 679 MT (₨1,485) | ₨2,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (₨162) | ₨117 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT (₨69) | ₨56 | + 23% | |
| 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 (₨223,976) | ₨57,744 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT (₨108,875) | ₨36,167 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT (₨13,826) | ₨8,189 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT (₨98,272) | ₨44,615 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT (₨47,768) | ₨25,314 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT (₨12,416) | ₨6,795 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT (₨11,133) | ₨2,646 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT (₨78,529) | ₨39,967 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT (₨21,349) | ₨11,006 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT (₨1,289) | ₨499 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨816 | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT (₨6,292) | ₨2,600 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT (₨6,729) | ₨4,026 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT (₨11,329) | ₨6,156 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT (₨11,741) | ₨5,399 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT (₨9,370,613) | ₨1,834,970 | + 411% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (₨139) | ₨89 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT (₨1,224) | ₨2,526 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT (₨599) | ₨227 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT (₨1,290) | ₨639 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT (₨2,699) | ₨2,133 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT (₨387) | ₨444 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT (₨382) | ₨275 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (₨603) | ₨340 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT (₨259) | ₨142 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT (₨180) | ₨109 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT (₨820) | ₨637 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT (₨3,996) | ₨1,494 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT (₨1,121) | ₨1,128 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT (₨1,096) | ₨3,688 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT (₨6,587) | ₨3,101 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT (₨820) | ₨526 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT (₨328) | ₨392 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT (₨321) | ₨548 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT (₨113,563) | ₨54,726 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT (₨10) | ₨28 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT (₨7,695) | ₨4,012 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT (₨299) | ₨187 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,768 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.186
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan
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