Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 659 MT ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT ($5.05) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 165 MT ($2.40) | $4.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 MT ($0.97) | $0.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 227 MT ($3.30) | $2.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 MT ($0.89) | $4.04 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 449 MT ($7) | $6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 MT ($2.06) | $3.37 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 MT ($2.00) | $1.77 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 MT ($0.58) | $3.17 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 437 MT ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 MT ($1.02) | $1.94 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 MT ($0.54) | $2.04 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,994 MT ($828) | $2,261 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,360 MT ($514) | $1,627 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT ($93) | $177 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT ($726) | $1,629 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 MT ($436) | $1,159 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT ($55) | $109 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,026 MT ($29) | $47 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,156 MT ($249) | $294 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,171 MT ($61) | $118 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 258 MT ($3.75) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 MT ($3.30) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,006 MT ($29) | $49 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT ($31) | $44 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,949 MT ($57) | $86 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,396 MT ($64) | $112 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 273,003 MT ($3,965) | $22,917 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 58 MT ($0.85) | $0.75 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,191 MT ($32) | $81 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT ($2.51) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 MT ($2.90) | $20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,467 MT ($21) | $111 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 284 MT ($4.13) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 132 MT ($1.92) | $3.53 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 109 MT ($1.58) | $5.13 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 104 MT ($1.52) | $3.57 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57 MT ($0.83) | $1.82 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 MT ($5.08) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 627 MT ($9) | $46 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT ($73) | $25 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT ($73) | $222 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,710 MT ($25) | $75 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT ($18) | $12 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT ($7) | $4.84 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 68 MT ($0.98) | $5.81 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 MT ($508) | $396 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT ($0.29) | $0.19 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,007 MT ($29) | $53 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 213 MT ($3.10) | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43,827 prices entered by 5,595 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 51% cheaper than in United States
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