Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Essen | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (741 MT) | 457 MT | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (463 MT) | 340 MT | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (291 MT) | 179 MT | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (65 MT) | 92 MT | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (198 MT) | 114 MT | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (157 MT) | 71 MT | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (327 MT) | 465 MT | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (157 MT) | 153 MT | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (87 MT) | 75 MT | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (54 MT) | 57 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (424 MT) | 493 MT | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (120 MT) | 77 MT | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (91 MT) | 35 MT | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is about the same as in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Essen | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (70,791 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (40,443 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (13,567 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (41,552 MT) | 43,577 MT | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (28,879 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (9,867 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,698 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (30,234 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (9,039 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (572 MT) | 309 MT | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (869 MT) | 200 MT | + 335% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Essen | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (5,557 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (3,284 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (5,564 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (7,532 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 120% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Essen | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (1,559,480 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (97 MT) | 56 MT | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (4,289 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 142% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (1,499 MT) | 859 MT | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Essen | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (598 MT) | 219 MT | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (883 MT) | 635 MT | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (5,177 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (170 MT) | 238 MT | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (117 MT) | 161 MT | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (159 MT) | 188 MT | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (92 MT) | 106 MT | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (93 MT) | 90 MT | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (1,097 MT) | 385 MT | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Essen | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (2,123 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,276 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (6,005 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (3,766 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (509 MT) | 378 MT | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (213 MT) | 230 MT | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (236 MT) | 96 MT | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (30,613 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (8 MT) | 20 MT | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (1,830 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (424 MT) | 186 MT | + 128% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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