Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 36% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 51% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (871 MT) | 457 MT | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (558 MT) | 340 MT | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.32 (230 MT) | 179 MT | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (66 MT) | 92 MT | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.60 (250 MT) | 114 MT | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (126 MT) | 71 MT | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (365 MT) | 465 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (133 MT) | 153 MT | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (97 MT) | 75 MT | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (77 MT) | 57 MT | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.58 (388 MT) | 493 MT | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (157 MT) | 77 MT | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (57 MT) | 35 MT | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 35% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,644 (114,298 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,134 (78,845 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (9,489 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,173 (81,518 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (59,040 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (7,661 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (1,257 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (25,680 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (9,908 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (575 MT) | 309 MT | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (615 MT) | 200 MT | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 56% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (6,650 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (2,193 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (6,228 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (7,146 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 71% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,685 (1,854,865 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (120 MT) | 56 MT | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (2,678 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (731 MT) | 859 MT | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 58% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (438 MT) | 219 MT | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.31 (369 MT) | 635 MT | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (4,707 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (283 MT) | 238 MT | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (270 MT) | 161 MT | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (266 MT) | 188 MT | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (124 MT) | 106 MT | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (158 MT) | 90 MT | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (1,042 MT) | 385 MT | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (2,340 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (951 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (3,686 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (3,157 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (539 MT) | 378 MT | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 (214 MT) | 230 MT | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (162 MT) | 96 MT | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (30,214 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (15 MT) | 20 MT | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (2,415 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.49 (382 MT) | 186 MT | + 105% | |
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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 1,064 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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