Cost of living comparison
Mozambique is 21.3% more expensive than Solomon Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.7% less in Mozambique
- Groceries
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pay 29.8% less in Mozambique
- Transportation
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pay 52.7% more in Mozambique
- Housing
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pay 22.3% less in Mozambique
- Childcare
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pay 2.4 times more in Mozambique
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.3% less in Mozambique
- Clothing
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pay 12.7% more in Mozambique
The cost of childcare, transportation, and clothing in Mozambique are more expensive than in Solomon Islands. Expenses including groceries, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Mozambique. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Mozambique.
If you lived in Mozambique instead of Solomon Islands, you would:
pay 4.7% less for restaurants
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Solomon Islands
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Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD50.17
|
$10.95
MZN699.23
|
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD125.41
|
$10.00
MZN638.30
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.71
|
$0.95
MZN60.49
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.03
|
$0.77
MZN49.05
|
|
pay 29.8% less for groceries
|
Solomon Islands
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.37
|
$1.19
MZN75.75
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD19.06
|
$8.45
MZN539.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD75.96
|
$5.78
MZN368.67
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.49
|
$2.09
MZN133.65
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD40.96
|
$2.44
MZN155.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.72
|
$0.81
MZN51.45
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.24
|
$0.36
MZN23.03
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.17
|
$0.60
MZN38.19
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.05
|
$0.42
MZN26.86
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.85
|
$0.33
MZN21.07
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.74
|
$0.44
MZN28.16
|
|
pay 52.7% more for transportation
|
Solomon Islands
|
Mozambique
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.73
|
$5.12
MZN326.57
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD250.83
|
$13.17
MZN840.38
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,863.85
MZN2,097,699.79
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD90.30
|
$34.12
MZN2,177.61
|
|
pay 22.3% less for housing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD1,003.31
|
$132.97
MZN8,487.36
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,514.88
|
$782.47
MZN49,945.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,267.36
|
$273.87
MZN17,480.83
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,603.41
|
$61.37
MZN3,917.27
|
|
pay 2.4 times more for childcare
|
Solomon Islands
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD802.65
|
$270.04
MZN17,236.42
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD23,076.07
|
$5,559.16
MZN354,841.33
|
|
pay 1.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Solomon Islands
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD19.06
|
$1.25
MZN79.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.77
|
$2.24
MZN142.81
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD32.11
|
$2.58
MZN164.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$64.39
MZN4,109.78
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.59
|
$7.04
MZN449.51
|
|
pay 12.7% more for clothing
|
Solomon Islands
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD169.89
|
$34.04
MZN2,172.62
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD752.48
|
$60.64
MZN3,870.76
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD635.43
|
$75.64
MZN4,828.04
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD635.43
|
$88.03
MZN5,618.84
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