- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 683 MT ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT ($3.45) | $4.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT ($1.52) | $0.89 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT ($1.97) | $3.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT ($1.34) | $4.03 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT ($10) | $6 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT ($2.71) | $3.34 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT ($0.88) | $1.60 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 MT ($1.14) | $3.43 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT ($1.18) | $1.91 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT ($0.51) | $2.13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 102,462 MT ($1,664) | $2,041 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 49,807 MT ($809) | $1,581 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT ($103) | $178 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT ($730) | $1,584 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT ($355) | $1,129 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT ($92) | $121 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,093 MT ($83) | $48 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT ($584) | $334 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT ($159) | $118 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT ($47) | $47 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT ($50) | $45 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT ($84) | $85 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT ($87) | $115 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT ($69,635) | $22,360 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT ($1.03) | $0.77 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT ($9) | $85 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 274 MT ($4.45) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT ($10) | $19 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,235 MT ($20) | $112 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT ($2.88) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT ($2.84) | $3.50 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT ($4.48) | $5.12 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT ($1.92) | $3.46 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT ($1.34) | $1.86 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 375 MT ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,828 MT ($30) | $45 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 513 MT ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT ($8) | $172 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,013 MT ($49) | $79 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 MT ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 MT ($2.44) | $4.87 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147 MT ($2.39) | $5.90 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT ($844) | $424 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT ($0.08) | $0.34 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,520 MT ($57) | $54 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT ($2.22) | $8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 93,121 prices entered by 13,409 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01624
USD
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 28% cheaper than in United States
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