Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 408 MT ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 446 MT ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 MT ($5.33) | $5.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 MT ($1.82) | $1.10 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 128 MT ($2.00) | $5.49 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 MT ($1.35) | $4.88 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 649 MT ($10) | $8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 191 MT ($2.99) | $4.27 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 MT ($1.14) | $2.29 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT ($0.98) | $3.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 638 MT ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 99 MT ($1.54) | $2.95 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 MT ($0.86) | $3.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,182 MT ($582) | $3,083 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,983 MT ($313) | $2,368 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,899 MT ($155) | $228 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,317 MT ($772) | $2,212 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,274 MT ($427) | $1,614 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,510 MT ($86) | $166 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,663 MT ($26) | $61 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,867 MT ($217) | $248 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,298 MT ($99) | $158 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 237 MT ($3.71) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,441 MT ($23) | $35 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 MT ($18) | $57 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,150 MT ($18) | $51 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352 MT ($37) | $107 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,746 MT ($43) | $140 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 398,669 MT ($6,239) | $30,933 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 88 MT ($1.37) | $0.94 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,108 MT ($17) | $85 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 237 MT ($3.71) | $9 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 226 MT ($3.53) | $25 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,178 MT ($34) | $169 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 257 MT ($4.03) | $10 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142 MT ($2.21) | $5.31 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 386 MT ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 MT ($2.67) | $5.03 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 MT ($0.85) | $2.38 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 197 MT ($3.08) | $31 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,013 MT ($16) | $61 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 461 MT ($7) | $30 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,173 MT ($34) | $105 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 MT ($3.92) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121 MT ($1.90) | $5.95 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 MT ($1.15) | $8 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,400 MT ($69) | $460 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 MT ($0.54) | $0.97 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,280 MT ($36) | $72 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 MT ($2.03) | $11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,281 prices entered by 1,889 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 64% cheaper than in United States
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