Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 985 MT (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT (C$3.92) | C$5.78 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT (C$1.39) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 119 MT (C$2.01) | C$4.18 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 MT (C$1.27) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 MT (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 MT (C$1.87) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 MT (C$0.81) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 MT (C$1.04) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 645 MT (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT (C$1.27) | C$2.48 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 MT (C$0.40) | C$1.93 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 112,163 MT (C$1,897) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,501 MT (C$787) | C$1,241 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (C$64) | C$133 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (C$1,098) | C$1,120 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (C$532) | C$806 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (C$35) | C$66 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,117 MT (C$53) | C$54 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,613 MT (C$484) | C$311 | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT (C$5.86) | C$10 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,632 MT (C$28) | C$25 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,965 MT (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,492 MT (C$76) | C$98 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (C$12,850) | C$22,935 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT (C$1.08) | C$1.39 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 967 MT (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 898 MT (C$15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (C$4.58) | C$8 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,545 MT (C$26) | C$77 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 245 MT (C$4.15) | C$6 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT (C$2.87) | C$3.85 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (C$4.53) | C$4.28 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (C$1.94) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 86 MT (C$1.46) | C$2.46 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,459 MT (C$25) | C$52 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (C$24) | C$117 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,457 MT (C$42) | C$96 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 305 MT (C$5.15) | C$9 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT (C$1.92) | C$5.42 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 MT (C$1.78) | C$7 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,652 MT (C$738) | C$647 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,274 MT (C$55) | C$35 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 MT (C$1.90) | C$11 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,640 (215,197 MT) in Maputo.
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