Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 14 different people.
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Nampula | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (395 MT) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (299 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (162 MT) | 143 MT | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (161 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (144 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (104 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (554 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (142 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (76 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (60 MT) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180元 (1,587 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (76 MT) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (116 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Nampula | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,471元 (127,415 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,577元 (75,520 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 465元 (4,094 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,798元 (68,661 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,268元 (46,383 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333元 (2,928 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89元 (784 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,838元 (16,183 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 722元 (6,357 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (384 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71元 (627 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 443元 (3,898 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 392元 (3,449 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (6,097 MT) | 6,000 MT | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 754元 (6,638 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 5% cheaper than in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,054元 (1,268,398 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (70 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 212元 (1,867 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (357 MT) | 916 MT | - 61% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Nampula | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (291 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60元 (531 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 239元 (2,104 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (375 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (346 MT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (398 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (104 MT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (122 MT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (617 MT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Nampula | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268元 (2,359 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 108元 (955 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,539元 (13,554 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 613元 (5,395 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (595 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (320 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39元 (342 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,329元 (29,313 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38元 (12 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240元 (2,110 MT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31元 (276 MT) | 85 MT | + 225% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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