Cost of living
Beira (Mozambique) compared to Pemba
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Overview comparison
Beira (Mozambique)Pemba
Consumer prices in Pemba are roughly 26% higher than in Beira (Mozambique).
Cost of living
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Pemba |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,002 | 1,678 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,995 | 3,135 |
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| Without rent one person | 320 | 472 |
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| Without rent one family | 981 | 1,515 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.06 | 824.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 732.42 | 2,016.3 |
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| Food person | 298 | 296 |
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| Food family | 715 | 974 |
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| Transport person | 67.9 | 73.12 |
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| Transport family | 194.83 | 180.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.31 years | 65.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Pemba |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.54 | 12.39 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.13 | 21.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 7.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.35 | 2.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.26 | 1.11 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Pemba |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 487.62 | 503.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 408.8 | 1,030.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 833.46 | 2,416.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 460.46 | 1,825.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.68 | 122.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.99 | 199.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.4 | 25.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Pemba |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.33 | 19.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,944 | 3,918 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,657 | 2,599 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.23 | 0.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.09% | 17.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.92 | 36.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Pemba |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 | 2.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.7 | 3.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.11 | 16.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 7.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.16 | 7.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Beira (Mozambique) | Pemba |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.54 | 55.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.82 | 3.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.81 | 48.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.76 | 5.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.5 | 39.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.16 | 20.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 245.08 | 254.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,900 | 4,759 |
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