Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 725 MT ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT ($5.08) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT ($3.23) | $4.27 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT ($1.02) | $0.88 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 MT ($2.26) | $2.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 MT ($1.26) | $4.18 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 265 MT ($4.50) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 185 MT ($3.15) | $3.45 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 MT ($1.50) | $1.76 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 MT ($0.96) | $3.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 637 MT ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT ($1.28) | $1.99 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 MT ($0.67) | $2.19 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,000 MT ($2,037) | $2,197 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,000 MT ($509) | $1,575 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT ($108) | $179 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT ($849) | $1,541 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT ($408) | $1,144 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT ($64) | $115 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,835 MT ($31) | $52 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT ($291) | $271 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT ($103) | $126 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT ($2.58) | $11 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 MT ($4.24) | $22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT ($8) | $47 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT ($36) | $43 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,664 MT ($62) | $86 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT ($96) | $107 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT ($4,244) | $23,590 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 59 MT ($1.01) | $0.66 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 591 MT ($10) | $73 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT ($2.94) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,289 MT ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT ($4.82) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT ($1.98) | $3.46 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT ($2.21) | $4.85 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT ($1.87) | $3.66 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 34 MT ($0.58) | $1.82 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT ($8) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 967 MT ($16) | $47 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT ($85) | $25 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT ($85) | $199 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,933 MT ($33) | $78 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT ($22) | $12 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT ($9) | $4.94 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT ($1.15) | $5.65 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT ($594) | $425 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT ($0.34) | $0.25 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,236 MT ($38) | $49 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 119 MT ($2.02) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,097 prices entered by 4,170 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 41% cheaper than in United States
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