- Cost of Living
- Mozambique
- Ghana
- Maputo
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 26% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 651 MT (GH₵47) | GH₵38 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 338 MT (GH₵25) | GH₵26 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 202 MT (GH₵15) | GH₵19 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 MT (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵16 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 MT (GH₵3.54) | GH₵10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 414 MT (GH₵30) | GH₵32 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 95 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 MT (GH₵3.18) | GH₵8 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 MT (GH₵3.57) | GH₵5.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 517 MT (GH₵37) | GH₵23 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 MT (GH₵5.40) | GH₵9 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 MT (GH₵1.28) | GH₵4.54 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 3% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 106,651 MT (GH₵7,742) | GH₵10,962 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 56,775 MT (GH₵4,121) | GH₵4,858 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,512 MT (GH₵255) | GH₵325 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,749 MT (GH₵4,192) | GH₵2,089 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 36,850 MT (GH₵2,675) | GH₵1,403 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,942 MT (GH₵141) | GH₵244 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,967 MT (GH₵215) | GH₵108 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 27,693 MT (GH₵2,010) | GH₵2,180 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,972 MT (GH₵506) | GH₵632 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 360 MT (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 115 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵39 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 46% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,947 MT (GH₵214) | GH₵172 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (GH₵186) | GH₵103 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,678 MT (GH₵267) | GH₵280 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,653 MT (GH₵338) | GH₵302 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 897,522 MT (GH₵65,152) | GH₵53,700 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 51 MT (GH₵3.67) | GH₵3.88 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 665 MT (GH₵48) | GH₵150 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 895 MT (GH₵65) | GH₵47 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 13% 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) | 546 MT (GH₵40) | GH₵31 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,580 MT (GH₵115) | GH₵163 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 245 MT (GH₵18) | GH₵24 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 MT (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 276 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵16 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495 MT (GH₵36) | GH₵25 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,301 MT (GH₵94) | GH₵90 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 525 MT (GH₵38) | GH₵54 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 481 MT (GH₵35) | GH₵76 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,349 MT (GH₵171) | GH₵236 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 MT (GH₵20) | GH₵21 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 MT (GH₵8) | GH₵13 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 86 MT (GH₵6) | GH₵7 | - 16% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 36,484 MT (GH₵2,648) | GH₵2,394 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.31 MT (GH₵0.39) | GH₵0.47 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,187 MT (GH₵231) | GH₵312 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 101 MT (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 418 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,134
(415,119 MT)
in Maputo.
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