Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Maputo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 756 MT (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 348 MT (£4.35) | £5.39 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 383 MT (£4.80) | £2.54 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 MT (£1.16) | £1.13 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 132 MT (£1.65) | £2.28 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 MT (£1.07) | £1.79 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 MT (£3.98) | £2.69 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 114 MT (£1.43) | £1.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 MT (£1.95) | £0.85 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69 MT (£0.86) | £1.60 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 585 MT (£7) | £7 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 93 MT (£1.16) | £1.61 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (£0.29) | £1.12 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Maputo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 114,058 MT (£1,428) | £1,159 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,659 MT (£559) | £904 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,418 MT (£43) | £297 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 63,171 MT (£791) | £569 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,892 MT (£387) | £453 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,300 MT (£16) | £125 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,196 MT (£40) | £25 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,446 MT (£381) | £386 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,903 MT (£86) | £110 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 272 MT (£3.40) | £7 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,661 MT (£21) | £12 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Maputo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,134 MT (£39) | £44 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,738 MT (£34) | £26 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 MT (£56) | £54 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,593 MT (£70) | £74 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Maputo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 694,621 MT (£8,697) | £24,333 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 80 MT (£1.00) | £1.62 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,522 MT (£19) | £89 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 976 MT (£12) | £15 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Maputo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 269 MT (£3.37) | £3.03 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 568 MT (£7) | £4.55 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,554 MT (£32) | £62 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 330 MT (£4.14) | £2.75 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 159 MT (£1.99) | £1.32 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 252 MT (£3.16) | £3.71 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 119 MT (£1.49) | £1.73 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 MT (£0.84) | £1.61 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 551 MT (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Maputo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,494 MT (£19) | £31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 730 MT (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (£18) | £62 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,361 MT (£30) | £50 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 MT (£4.07) | £8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 MT (£2.46) | £2.86 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 MT (£0.94) | £3.20 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,072 MT (£539) | £389 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.20 MT (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,023 MT (£38) | £32 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 MT (£1.59) | £13 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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