- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Ghana
- Maputo
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 25% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 645 MT (GH₵47) | GH₵38 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 355 MT (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 197 MT (GH₵14) | GH₵19 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 91 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 MT (GH₵3.30) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 387 MT (GH₵28) | GH₵32 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 95 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 MT (GH₵3.23) | GH₵8 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 MT (GH₵3.66) | GH₵5.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 581 MT (GH₵42) | GH₵23 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 MT (GH₵5.27) | GH₵11 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 MT (GH₵1.44) | GH₵4.30 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 1% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 107,425 MT (GH₵7,783) | GH₵11,197 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,625 MT (GH₵4,392) | GH₵4,896 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,180 MT (GH₵230) | GH₵325 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 68,856 MT (GH₵4,989) | GH₵2,310 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,260 MT (GH₵2,844) | GH₵1,403 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,999 MT (GH₵145) | GH₵244 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,983 MT (GH₵216) | GH₵108 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,022 MT (GH₵2,900) | GH₵2,180 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,657 MT (GH₵482) | GH₵632 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 362 MT (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 115 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵38 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,134 MT (GH₵227) | GH₵172 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,582 MT (GH₵187) | GH₵103 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,779 MT (GH₵274) | GH₵280 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,705 MT (GH₵341) | GH₵302 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 995,189 MT (GH₵72,101) | GH₵53,700 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 52 MT (GH₵3.80) | GH₵3.83 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,352 MT (GH₵98) | GH₵150 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 908 MT (GH₵66) | GH₵46 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 11% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 254 MT (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 582 MT (GH₵42) | GH₵31 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,598 MT (GH₵116) | GH₵160 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 313 MT (GH₵23) | GH₵24 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 154 MT (GH₵11) | GH₵18 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 271 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵16 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 133 MT (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 94 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 523 MT (GH₵38) | GH₵25 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,213 MT (GH₵88) | GH₵73 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 514 MT (GH₵37) | GH₵54 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 442 MT (GH₵32) | GH₵76 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,472 MT (GH₵179) | GH₵229 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵21 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵13 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 9,200 MT (GH₵667) | GH₵812 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 MT (GH₵0.44) | GH₵0.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,954 MT (GH₵214) | GH₵312 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 467 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵28,384
(391,776 MT)
in Maputo.
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