Cost of living in Mozambique compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mozambique is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 708 MT ($11) | $17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299 MT ($4.69) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 191 MT ($2.98) | $5.11 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 MT ($0.94) | $0.99 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 MT ($2.34) | $3.34 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 MT ($1.29) | $4.43 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 MT ($4.61) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 207 MT ($3.25) | $3.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 MT ($1.60) | $1.92 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 63 MT ($0.98) | $3.30 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 MT ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 MT ($1.37) | $2.26 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT ($0.39) | $2.47 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mozambique is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 98,198 MT ($1,538) | $2,517 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,690 MT ($622) | $1,960 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,390 MT ($100) | $204 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,000 MT ($783) | $1,774 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,014 MT ($376) | $1,342 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,780 MT ($59) | $139 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,246 MT ($51) | $56 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000 MT ($125) | $300 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,050 MT ($95) | $135 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 152 MT ($2.38) | $12 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mozambique is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 MT ($8) | $51 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,111 MT ($33) | $46 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,984 MT ($62) | $92 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,680 MT ($89) | $120 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Mozambique is 77% 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 ($3,917) | $25,474 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 MT ($1.01) | $1.06 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 532 MT ($8) | $77 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Mozambique is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 173 MT ($2.71) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 MT ($9) | $19 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,984 MT ($31) | $125 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 360 MT ($5.64) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 117 MT ($1.83) | $4.17 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 MT ($2.04) | $5.50 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 110 MT ($1.73) | $4.18 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT ($1.43) | $2.05 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 MT ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mozambique is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Mozambique | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 MT ($23) | $49 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 MT ($78) | $27 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 MT ($78) | $196 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,758 MT ($43) | $84 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,270 MT ($20) | $13 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 513 MT ($8) | $5.19 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 MT ($1.02) | $6 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,742 MT ($638) | $492 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 MT ($0.31) | $0.17 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,242 MT ($51) | $53 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 MT ($2.39) | $9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,211 prices entered by 2,627 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.01567
USD
/
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Cost of living in Mozambique is 48% cheaper than in United States
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