Cost of living comparison
Mozambique is 47.2% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 35.1% less in Mozambique
- Groceries
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pay 2.3% less in Mozambique
- Transportation
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pay 3.1 times more in Mozambique
- Housing
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pay 33.0% less in Mozambique
- Childcare
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pay 2.9 times more in Mozambique
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.3% less in Mozambique
- Clothing
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pay 15.5% more in Mozambique
The cost of transportation, childcare, and clothing in Mozambique are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Mozambique. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Mozambique.
If you lived in Mozambique instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 35.1% less for restaurants
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$10.95
MZN699.23
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$10.00
MZN638.30
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.95
MZN60.49
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.77
MZN49.05
|
|
pay 2.3% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.19
MZN75.75
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$8.45
MZN539.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.78
MZN368.67
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.09
MZN133.65
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.44
MZN155.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.81
MZN51.45
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.36
MZN23.03
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.60
MZN38.19
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.42
MZN26.86
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.33
MZN21.07
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.44
MZN28.16
|
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pay 3.1 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.12
MZN326.57
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$13.17
MZN840.38
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$32,863.85
MZN2,097,699.79
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$34.12
MZN2,177.61
|
|
pay 33.0% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$132.97
MZN8,487.36
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$782.47
MZN49,945.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$273.87
MZN17,480.83
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$61.37
MZN3,917.27
|
|
pay 2.9 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mozambique
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$270.04
MZN17,236.42
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$5,559.16
MZN354,841.33
|
|
pay 9.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.25
MZN79.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.24
MZN142.81
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.58
MZN164.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$64.39
MZN4,109.78
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$7.04
MZN449.51
|
|
pay 15.5% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$34.04
MZN2,172.62
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$60.64
MZN3,870.76
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$75.64
MZN4,828.04
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$88.03
MZN5,618.84
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