Cost of living in Mozambique compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 499 MT (₨2,189) | ₨802 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 396 MT (₨1,738) | ₨1,160 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 288 MT (₨1,262) | ₨585 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 MT (₨526) | ₨227 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 139 MT (₨611) | ₨309 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 MT (₨476) | ₨158 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 382 MT (₨1,675) | ₨977 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 191 MT (₨837) | ₨266 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 79 MT (₨347) | ₨103 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 MT (₨299) | ₨630 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 973 MT (₨4,270) | ₨2,786 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 96 MT (₨421) | ₨243 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 MT (₨274) | ₨146 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,025 MT (₨245,760) | ₨93,306 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,185 MT (₨110,479) | ₨55,839 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT (₨43,424) | ₨20,080 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT (₨216,335) | ₨79,128 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT (₨119,639) | ₨39,248 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT (₨24,172) | ₨16,807 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT (₨7,294) | ₨2,605 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,573 MT (₨85,860) | ₨61,383 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT (₨27,625) | ₨29,384 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283 MT (₨1,241) | ₨1,214 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,441 MT (₨6,321) | ₨2,976 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 32% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT (₨4,947) | ₨4,498 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT (₨5,044) | ₨9,724 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT (₨10,317) | ₨12,486 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT (₨12,045) | ₨13,517 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT (₨1,748,811) | ₨2,800,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 85 MT (₨373) | ₨272 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,108 MT (₨4,859) | ₨3,752 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT (₨1,040) | ₨230 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT (₨990) | ₨838 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT (₨9,555) | ₨3,307 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT (₨1,128) | ₨1,222 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT (₨621) | ₨649 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT (₨1,694) | ₨557 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 MT (₨749) | ₨396 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 MT (₨437) | ₨217 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 MT (₨1,309) | ₨495 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mozambique | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT (₨4,445) | ₨3,859 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT (₨2,024) | ₨1,827 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT (₨9,530) | ₨8,435 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT (₨1,098) | ₨2,877 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT (₨532) | ₨566 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT (₨297) | ₨836 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT (₨19,303) | ₨149,999 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT (₨152) | ₨255 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT (₨10,000) | ₨5,305 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 MT (₨568) | ₨637 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan
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