Cost of living comparison
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Mozambique vs. Russia Cost of Living Summary
Mozambique is 56.7% more expensive than Russia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 0.4% less in Mozambique
- Groceries
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pay 19.9% more in Mozambique
- Transportation
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pay 78.7% more in Mozambique
- Housing
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pay 4.3 times more in Mozambique
- Childcare
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pay 35.8% less in Mozambique
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.4% more in Mozambique
- Clothing
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pay 3.0% less in Mozambique
The cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Mozambique are more expensive than in Russia. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Mozambique. Notably, housing and transportation are significantly more expensive in Mozambique.
Mozambique vs. Russia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Mozambique instead of Russia, you would:
pay 0.4% less for restaurants
|
Russia
|
Mozambique
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.65
RUB750.26
|
$6.85
MZN437.52
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.53
RUB429.86
|
$7.82
MZN500.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.06
RUB82.04
|
$0.81
MZN51.69
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.51
RUB39.84
|
$0.56
MZN35.86
|
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pay 19.9% more for groceries
|
Russia
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Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.63
RUB48.99
|
$0.77
MZN49.25
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.02
RUB390.35
|
$6.30
MZN402.72
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.22
RUB328.07
|
$6.29
MZN401.71
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.60
RUB124.25
|
$2.58
MZN164.80
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.20
RUB171.01
|
$1.96
MZN125.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.79
RUB61.35
|
$1.02
MZN65.13
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
RUB62.32
|
$0.71
MZN45.36
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.93
RUB72.28
|
$0.79
MZN50.34
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.25
RUB97.49
|
$0.57
MZN36.52
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.38
RUB29.48
|
$0.54
MZN34.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.30
RUB23.55
|
$0.55
MZN35.03
|
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pay 78.7% more for transportation
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Russia
|
Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.69
RUB209.35
|
$5.43
MZN347.08
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$21.72
RUB1,688.04
|
$13.16
MZN841.30
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,562.55
RUB2,452,945.27
|
$28,164.61
MZN1,800,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.94
RUB384.30
|
$17.96
MZN1,148.10
|
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pay 4.3 times more for housing
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Russia
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Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$7.57
RUB588.25
|
$107.11
MZN6,845.28
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$433.96
RUB33,726.17
|
$462.89
MZN29,583.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$300.84
RUB23,380.59
|
$267.30
MZN17,083.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$82.77
RUB6,432.37
|
$80.17
MZN5,123.90
|
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pay 35.8% less for childcare
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Russia
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Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$300.70
RUB23,369.39
|
$162.34
MZN10,375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,780.29
RUB604,660.71
|
$5,789.39
MZN370,000.00
|
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pay 10.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Russia
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Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.70
RUB132.06
|
$1.33
MZN85.01
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.17
RUB168.48
|
$2.08
MZN132.78
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.68
RUB208.50
|
$2.82
MZN180.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$35.84
RUB2,785.59
|
$43.13
MZN2,756.25
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.13
RUB398.32
|
$7.82
MZN500.00
|
|
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pay 3.0% less for clothing
|
Russia
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Mozambique
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.56
RUB4,861.67
|
$51.64
MZN3,300.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.72
RUB3,398.03
|
$61.61
MZN3,937.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.93
RUB7,999.61
|
$86.07
MZN5,500.47
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.34
RUB7,564.61
|
$78.89
MZN5,041.67
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