Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $19 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 MT ($1.58) | $5.95 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT ($0.95) | $1.09 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT ($2.36) | $4.92 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT ($1.30) | $4.81 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT ($4.66) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT ($3.28) | $4.70 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT ($1.62) | $2.55 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT ($0.99) | $3.06 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90 MT ($1.42) | $2.74 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT ($0.40) | $3.08 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 MT ($316) | $3,012 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT ($628) | $2,224 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT ($101) | $219 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT ($791) | $1,967 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT ($380) | $1,475 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT ($60) | $147 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 MT ($8) | $64 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT ($126) | $284 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT ($96) | $132 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT ($2.41) | $13 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT ($8) | $54 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT ($33) | $44 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,901 MT ($77) | $93 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT ($90) | $120 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,000 MT ($3,953) | $27,658 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 MT ($1.07) | $1.06 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 570 MT ($9) | $83 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT ($2.74) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT ($9) | $20 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 MT ($43) | $137 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT ($5.69) | $8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT ($1.84) | $4.91 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT ($2.06) | $6 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT ($1.74) | $4.81 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.19 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT ($24) | $55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT ($79) | $28 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT ($79) | $196 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT ($44) | $88 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT ($20) | $14 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT ($8) | $5.21 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 MT ($1.11) | $6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT ($644) | $578 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT ($0.32) | $0.20 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,004 MT ($47) | $59 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 MT ($1.67) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,933 prices entered by 2,833 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01581
USD
/
MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 59% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 28% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Angola is 44% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States