- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- New Caledonia
- Maputo
- Nouméa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Maputo (Mozambique) and Nouméa (New Caledonia)
| Food | 35% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 35% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 443 MT (1,372 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 201 MT (624 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 110 MT (341 Franc) | 533 Franc | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 MT (198 Franc) | 125 Franc | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | 91 MT (283 Franc) | 357 Franc | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 56 MT (173 Franc) | 603 Franc | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 207 MT (641 Franc) | 775 Franc | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 MT (237 Franc) | 350 Franc | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 66 MT (204 Franc) | 525 Franc | 61% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 39 MT (122 Franc) | 150 Franc | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 357 MT (1,107 Franc) | 1,275 Franc | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 56 MT (173 Franc) | 308 Franc | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 MT (66 Franc) | 200 Franc | 67% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 5% more expensive than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 72,143 MT (223,561 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | 24% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,029 MT (6,286 Franc) | 35,000 Franc | 82% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 3,371 MT (10,448 Franc) | 7,333 Franc | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,714 MT (73,488 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | 51% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,514 MT (10,890 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | 56% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 260 MT (806 Franc) | 335 Franc | 141% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90 MT (279 Franc) | 900 Franc | 69% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 34% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,271 MT (7,039 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,438 MT (4,455 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 3,443 MT (10,669 Franc) | 13,500 Franc | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 2,586 MT (8,013 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 47% |
| Transportation | 30% | ||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 30% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,080,000 MT (3,346,779 Franc) | 3,400,000 Franc | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 MT (146 Franc) | 145 Franc | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 626 MT (1,939 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 1,050 MT (3,254 Franc) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 5% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 254 MT (786 Franc) | 800 Franc | 2% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 220 MT (682 Franc) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 127 MT (393 Franc) | 500 Franc | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 287 MT (888 Franc) | 350 Franc | 154% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 126 MT (390 Franc) | 350 Franc | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 MT (206 Franc) | 335 Franc | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 513 MT (1,588 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 47% |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 28% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 986 MT (3,055 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 391 MT (1,213 Franc) | 2,475 Franc | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 350 MT (1,085 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | 83% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 2,057 MT (6,375 Franc) | 7,900 Franc | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 193 MT (598 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 116 MT (358 Franc) | 333 Franc | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 64 MT (197 Franc) | 483 Franc | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,883 MT (21,331 Franc) | 9,500 Franc | 125% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11.56 MT (36 Franc) | 60 Franc | 40% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 2,800 MT (8,677 Franc) | 7,500 Franc | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 71 MT (219 Franc) | 838 Franc | 74% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 572 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 18% cheaper than in Nouméa (New Caledonia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
390,625 Franc
in Nouméa
you would need to make just about 321,122 Franc
(103,626 MT)
in Maputo.