Cost of living comparison

Mozambique

compared to

Philippines

Philippines vs. Mozambique Cost of Living Summary

Philippines is 30.1% cheaper than Mozambique overall.

Restaurants: pay 59.6% less in Philippines
Groceries: pay 11.7% more in Philippines
Transportation: pay 38.1% less in Philippines
Housing: pay 44.8% less in Philippines
Childcare: pay 44.2% more in Philippines
Entertainment and Sports: pay 19.5% less in Philippines
Clothing: pay 13.6% less in Philippines

The cost of childcare and groceries in Philippines are more expensive than in Mozambique. Expenses including restaurants, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Philippines.

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Philippines vs. Mozambique Cost Breakdown

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pay 59.6% less for restaurants

	Mozambique	Philippines
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$11.34 MZN724.89	$3.66 ₱230.42	-67.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.13 MZN455.34	$3.23 ₱203.25	-54.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.01 MZN64.53	$0.73 ₱45.74	-28.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.94 MZN60.18	$0.40 ₱25.06	-57.8%
Average			-59.6%

Mozambique vs. Philippines - Cost of restaurants

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pay 11.7% more for groceries

	Mozambique	Philippines
Bread 1 loaf	$0.66 MZN42.34	$1.15 ₱72.70	+74.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$10.43 MZN666.56	$3.30 ₱208.05	-68.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.07 MZN387.94	$6.50 ₱409.51	+7.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.17 MZN138.48	$1.97 ₱124.13	-9.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.19 MZN139.74	$1.82 ₱114.44	-16.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.99 MZN63.21	$1.27 ₱80.03	+28.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.71 MZN45.35	$0.64 ₱40.04	-10.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.91 MZN58.11	$1.14 ₱72.11	+25.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.52 MZN33.45	$0.60 ₱37.83	+14.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.51 MZN32.88	$0.91 ₱57.20	+76.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.39 MZN24.94	$1.01 ₱63.69	+159.0%
Average			+11.7%

Mozambique vs. Philippines - Cost of groceries

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pay 38.1% less for transportation

	Mozambique	Philippines
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.25 MZN335.48	$4.37 ₱275.11	-16.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$23.47 MZN1,499.77	$12.98 ₱817.46	-44.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$31,685.19 MZN2M	$20,989.85 ₱1M	-33.8%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$10.95 MZN699.89	$2.59 ₱163.09	-76.4%
Average			-38.1%

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pay 44.8% less for housing

	Mozambique	Philippines
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$87.62 MZN5,599.12	$25.62 ₱1,613.68	-70.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$543.78 MZN34,747.44	$267.48 ₱16,849.92	-50.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$378.02 MZN24,155.78	$170.01 ₱10,709.57	-55.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$53.69 MZN3,431.08	$85.57 ₱5,390.60	+59.4%
Average			-44.8%

Mozambique vs. Philippines - Cost of housing

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pay 44.2% more for childcare

	Mozambique	Philippines
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$109.14 MZN6,973.91	$162.60 ₱10,243.03	+49.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,140.04 MZN328K	$7,174.58 ₱452K	+39.6%
Average			+44.2%

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pay 19.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Mozambique	Philippines
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.45 MZN92.49	$1.24 ₱78.00	-14.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.67 MZN170.91	$2.15 ₱135.51	-19.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.88 MZN119.98	$2.72 ₱171.21	+44.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.91 MZN2,678.15	$30.00 ₱1,889.99	-28.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.82 MZN499.92	$5.33 ₱335.98	-31.8%
Average			-19.5%

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pay 13.6% less for clothing

	Mozambique	Philippines
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$34.42 MZN2,199.66	$37.72 ₱2,376.14	+9.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$47.59 MZN3,041.19	$22.70 ₱1,430.17	-52.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$58.68 MZN3,749.41	$68.85 ₱4,337.27	+17.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$62.98 MZN4,024.37	$57.10 ₱3,597.19	-9.3%
Average			-13.6%

Mozambique vs. Philippines - Cost of clothing

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