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Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 657 MT ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 MT ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 212 MT ($3.37) | $4.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT ($1.48) | $0.88 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT ($1.92) | $3.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT ($1.31) | $3.92 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 642 MT ($10) | $6 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 MT ($2.64) | $3.34 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 MT ($0.86) | $1.60 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 MT ($1.22) | $3.68 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 687 MT ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT ($1.16) | $1.92 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 MT ($0.50) | $2.16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,883 MT ($1,679) | $2,048 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 55,416 MT ($879) | $1,552 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,325 MT ($100) | $177 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,956 MT ($713) | $1,531 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,853 MT ($347) | $1,100 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,680 MT ($90) | $119 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,203 MT ($82) | $48 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,925 MT ($570) | $323 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,766 MT ($155) | $119 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 590 MT ($9) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,879 MT ($46) | $47 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,078 MT ($49) | $44 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,183 MT ($82) | $86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,371 MT ($85) | $114 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,286,770 MT ($67,974) | $22,310 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT ($1.01) | $0.78 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 560 MT ($9) | $85 | - 90% | |
| 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 ($4.35) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 590 MT ($9) | $18 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,466 MT ($23) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 177 MT ($2.81) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 175 MT ($2.77) | $3.44 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT ($4.37) | $5.13 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 MT ($1.88) | $3.48 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83 MT ($1.31) | $1.85 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 326 MT ($5.17) | $21 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,776 MT ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 601 MT ($10) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 501 MT ($8) | $171 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,643 MT ($58) | $78 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 377 MT ($5.98) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 155 MT ($2.46) | $4.91 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 143 MT ($2.26) | $5.90 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 51,952 MT ($824) | $421 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.69 MT ($0.07) | $0.29 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,442 MT ($55) | $52 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 137 MT ($2.17) | $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 84,174 prices entered by 11,603 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01586
USD
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MZN
Cost of living in Mozambique is 28% cheaper than in United States
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