Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Maputo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 997 MT (C$21) | C$22 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 MT (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 MT (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (C$1.97) | C$1.97 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 MT (C$2.23) | C$4.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69 MT (C$1.47) | C$3.89 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 326 MT (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 MT (C$2.34) | C$4.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 MT (C$1.17) | C$3.65 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 71 MT (C$1.51) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 MT (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 92 MT (C$1.95) | C$2.55 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 MT (C$0.50) | C$2.11 | - 76% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Maputo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 107,460 MT (C$2,292) | C$2,291 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,913 MT (C$979) | C$1,332 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (C$81) | C$124 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (C$1,385) | C$1,235 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (C$671) | C$875 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (C$44) | C$68 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,011 MT (C$86) | C$54 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,780 MT (C$614) | C$311 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (C$158) | C$140 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 277 MT (C$5.91) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,645 MT (C$35) | C$25 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Maputo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,137 MT (C$67) | C$57 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,120 MT (C$67) | C$41 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,460 MT (C$95) | C$105 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,590 MT (C$119) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Maputo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (C$16,207) | C$22,942 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 79 MT (C$1.68) | C$1.66 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,530 MT (C$33) | C$67 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 921 MT (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Maputo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (C$5.78) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,567 MT (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 267 MT (C$5.70) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 193 MT (C$4.12) | C$4.17 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (C$5.71) | C$4.59 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (C$2.44) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 MT (C$1.97) | C$2.78 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Maputo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,725 MT (C$37) | C$53 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 563 MT (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (C$30) | C$135 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,416 MT (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 304 MT (C$6) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 MT (C$2.39) | C$4.71 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (C$2.01) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,788 MT (C$870) | C$647 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (C$0.10) | C$0.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,015 MT (C$64) | C$37 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 MT (C$2.65) | C$11 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 75 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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