Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tete, Mozambique
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (522 MT) | 250 MT | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (366 MT) | 750 MT | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (119 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (116 MT) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (128 MT) | 76 MT | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (61 MT) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (603 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (142 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.54元 (52 MT) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24元 (49 MT) | 50 MT | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93元 (875 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (83 MT) | 80 MT | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (106 MT) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,829元 (102,232 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,785元 (73,496 MT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 345元 (3,260 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,910元 (84,121 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,545元 (52,346 MT) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 258元 (2,438 MT) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (751 MT) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,308元 (21,793 MT) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 511元 (4,820 MT) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (314 MT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48元 (449 MT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 545元 (5,148 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230元 (2,168 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 586元 (5,536 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 721元 (6,804 MT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,500元 (1,184,821 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (66 MT) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188元 (1,776 MT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (363 MT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 26% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (304 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (472 MT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247元 (2,333 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (353 MT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (331 MT) | 150 MT | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (333 MT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (78 MT) | 120 MT | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (115 MT) | 35 MT | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100元 (942 MT) | 100 MT | + 842% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (2,023 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (1,060 MT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,291元 (12,189 MT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 458元 (4,328 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (678 MT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (358 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (294 MT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (32,880 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14元 (11 MT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470元 (4,439 MT) | 3,500 MT | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (194 MT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
9.441
MZN
/
CNY
Do you live in Tete? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York City is 373% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 40% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is 87% more expensive than in Pamplona
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 17% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Bogotá is 9% cheaper than in Lima
- Cost of living in Ottawa is 29% more expensive than in Pamplona
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tokyo (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rustenburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Port Louis (Mauritius)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Polokwane (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Songea (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seoul (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hong Kong
- Cost of Living, Prices in Taipei (Taiwan)
Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 6% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique)
For example, you would need at least 329,600 MT (34,912元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 310,000 MT in Tete.
Prices recently added
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Sarajevo costs 5.69KM (3 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Cologne costs €15 (21 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Reykjavik costs 1,600,000 kr (29 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Mons costs €1.20 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Coronel Oviedo costs 300,000 Gs (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Florianopolis costs R$ 5,000 (about 1 hour ago)