- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Canada
- Maputo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 645 MT (C$14) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 355 MT (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 197 MT (C$4.40) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 91 MT (C$2.03) | C$2.38 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 MT (C$2.20) | C$4.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 MT (C$1.02) | C$2.62 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 387 MT (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 95 MT (C$2.12) | C$3.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 MT (C$1.00) | C$2.90 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 MT (C$1.13) | C$2.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 581 MT (C$13) | C$16 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (C$1.62) | C$2.31 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 MT (C$0.44) | C$1.76 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 107,425 MT (C$2,398) | C$1,186 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,625 MT (C$1,353) | C$982 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,180 MT (C$71) | C$117 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 68,856 MT (C$1,537) | C$919 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,260 MT (C$876) | C$695 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,999 MT (C$45) | C$64 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,983 MT (C$67) | C$39 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,022 MT (C$893) | C$392 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,657 MT (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 362 MT (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 115 MT (C$2.56) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,134 MT (C$70) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,582 MT (C$58) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,779 MT (C$84) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,705 MT (C$105) | C$87 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 995,189 MT (C$22,216) | C$22,684 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 MT (C$1.17) | C$1.19 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,352 MT (C$30) | C$47 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 908 MT (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 254 MT (C$5.66) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 582 MT (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,598 MT (C$36) | C$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 313 MT (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 154 MT (C$3.44) | C$3.90 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 271 MT (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 133 MT (C$2.97) | C$3.21 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 94 MT (C$2.09) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 523 MT (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,213 MT (C$27) | C$43 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 514 MT (C$11) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 442 MT (C$10) | C$84 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,472 MT (C$55) | C$93 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 MT (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 MT (C$2.41) | C$5.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (C$2.09) | C$5.57 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 9,200 MT (C$205) | C$141 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 MT (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,954 MT (C$66) | C$34 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 MT (C$2.23) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,595
(116,261 MT)
in Maputo.
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