Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Mozambique is 1.69 times less expensive as compared to Kenya.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Mozambique and Kenya. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Mozambique and Kenya.
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Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 20,000 MZN (300 USD) | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 35,000 MZN (525 USD) | 80,000 KES (552 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 50,000 MZN (750 USD) | 120,000 KES (828 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 15,000 MZN (225 USD) | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 MZN (375 USD) | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 35,000 MZN (525 USD) | 70,000 KES (483 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.1 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Mozambique is 1.00 times more expensive than Kenya.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 MZN (750 USD) | 100,000 KES (690 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 9.67% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Mozambique costs 1.09 times more compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 10.37% more in Mozambique compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 120 MZN (1.80 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 90 MZN (1.35 USD) | 120 KES (0.83 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 15 MZN (0.22 USD) | 20 KES (0.14 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 50 MZN (0.75 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 150 MZN (2.25 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
In Mozambique, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.63 times more expensive than the cost in Kenya.
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 61.96% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Apples (1 KG) | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 80 MZN (1.20 USD) | 120 KES (0.83 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 90 MZN (1.35 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 70 MZN (1.05 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 60 MZN (0.90 USD) | 80 KES (0.55 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 150 MZN (2.25 USD) | 250 KES (1.72 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 80 MZN (1.20 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 120 MZN (1.80 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.42 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 1,200 MZN (18 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 250 MZN (3.75 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 50 MZN (0.75 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Soft Drink | 30 MZN (0.45 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
Pizza for One | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,200 KES (8.28 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 250 MZN (3.75 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 150 MZN (2.25 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 6.10% less in Mozambique compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 40 MZN (0.60 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 60 MZN (0.90 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.68 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 20 MZN (0.30 USD) | 50 KES (0.34 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 640 MZN (9.60 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 5,000 MZN (75 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 50 MZN (0.75 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 MZN (0.30 USD) | 50 KES (0.34 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 2,500 MZN (37.50 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 20 MZN (0.30 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 10 MZN (0.15 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.00 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 MZN (3,000 USD) | 1,500,000 KES (10,350 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 6,000 MZN (90 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 12,000 MZN (180 USD) | 20,000 KES (138 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 5,000 MZN (75 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 10 % | 13 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 85 MZN (1.27 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 320 MZN (4.80 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 800 KES 5.52 USD |
You would have to pay 3.16 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Mozambique compared to that of Kenya.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Doctor Visit | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Eye Exam | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Vaccinations | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.50 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 250 MZN (3.75 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 MZN (2.25 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Haircuts | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 40 MZN (0.60 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 20 MZN (0.30 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 4.35 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,200 MZN (18 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 MZN (75 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 700 MZN (10.50 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 700 MZN (10.50 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 120 MZN (1.80 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Socks For Men | 30 MZN (0.45 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Socks For Women | 30 MZN (0.45 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.47 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Children's Jeans | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 5,000 MZN (75 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 4,000 MZN (60 USD) | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,500 MZN (22.50 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.62 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 MZN (90 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 10,000 MZN (150 USD) | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 15,000 MZN (225 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Private School Fees | 25,000 MZN (375 USD) | 50,000 KES (345 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 40,000 MZN (600 USD) | 40,000 KES (276 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 60,000 MZN (900 USD) | 100,000 KES (690 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Special Education Services | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.30 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Gym Membership | 800 MZN (12 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 600 MZN (9 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 100 MZN (1.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Bowling | 150 MZN (2.25 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Mini Golf | 150 MZN (2.25 USD) | 600 KES (4.14 USD) |
Video Games | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Streaming Services | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 8,000 KES (55.20 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.08 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Language Classes | 1,000 MZN (15 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Art Classes | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 200 MZN (3 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Music Lessons | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 MZN (0.75 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Educational Software | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.41 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 25,000 MZN (375 USD) | 70,000 KES (483 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 18,000 MZN (270 USD) | 50,000 KES (345 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 333.33 MZN per hour (5 USD) | 500 KES per hour (3.45 USD) |
Average Bonus | 2,000 MZN (30 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 17 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 45 | 55 |
Median Household Income | 20,000 MZN (300 USD) | 60,000 KES (414 USD) |
If you lived in Mozambique, you would earn 1.34 times less salary as compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Mozambique | Kenya |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 500 MZN (7.50 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 400 MZN (6 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 350 MZN (5.25 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 300 MZN (4.50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.60 times less in Mozambique, as compared to Kenya.
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