- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Ghana
- Maputo
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 32% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 620 MT (GH₵46) | GH₵56 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 355 MT (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 203 MT (GH₵15) | GH₵17 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 MT (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 116 MT (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 MT (GH₵4.00) | GH₵11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 414 MT (GH₵31) | GH₵39 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 95 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵17 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 MT (GH₵3.31) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 MT (GH₵4.06) | GH₵4.37 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 MT (GH₵43) | GH₵29 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (GH₵5.44) | GH₵10 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 MT (GH₵1.23) | GH₵4.95 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 141,252 MT (GH₵10,480) | GH₵11,045 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 46,936 MT (GH₵3,482) | GH₵5,252 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,853 MT (GH₵286) | GH₵457 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,749 MT (GH₵4,285) | GH₵4,531 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 36,850 MT (GH₵2,734) | GH₵2,083 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,942 MT (GH₵144) | GH₵227 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,443 MT (GH₵255) | GH₵97 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 28,999 MT (GH₵2,152) | GH₵2,183 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,078 MT (GH₵525) | GH₵590 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 360 MT (GH₵27) | GH₵38 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 110 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵50 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 54% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,947 MT (GH₵219) | GH₵165 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (GH₵190) | GH₵104 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,678 MT (GH₵273) | GH₵270 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,653 MT (GH₵345) | GH₵282 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 22% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 897,522 MT (GH₵66,589) | GH₵42,068 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 54 MT (GH₵3.98) | GH₵4.04 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 665 MT (GH₵49) | GH₵150 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 896 MT (GH₵67) | GH₵49 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 12% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 514 MT (GH₵38) | GH₵28 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,580 MT (GH₵117) | GH₵153 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 245 MT (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 MT (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵19 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 MT (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495 MT (GH₵37) | GH₵26 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,271 MT (GH₵94) | GH₵91 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 525 MT (GH₵39) | GH₵56 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 481 MT (GH₵36) | GH₵74 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,404 MT (GH₵178) | GH₵226 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵13 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 86 MT (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 43,652 MT (GH₵3,239) | GH₵2,070 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.31 MT (GH₵0.39) | GH₵0.47 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,187 MT (GH₵236) | GH₵289 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 101 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 312 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 11% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵34,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,120
(405,980 MT)
in Maputo.
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