Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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Food | + 174% | |||
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Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (1,389 MT) | 457 MT | + 204% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (839 MT) | 340 MT | + 147% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (370 MT) | 179 MT | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.44 (92 MT) | 92 MT | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | $9 (547 MT) | 114 MT | + 381% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.12 (199 MT) | 71 MT | + 181% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.20 (332 MT) | 465 MT | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (228 MT) | 153 MT | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 (106 MT) | 75 MT | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.77 (241 MT) | 57 MT | + 326% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,005 MT) | 493 MT | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.25 (208 MT) | 77 MT | + 170% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (175 MT) | 35 MT | + 401% | |
Housing | + 182% | |||
Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Beira | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,420 (218,555 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,664 (170,267 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 329% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $306 (19,574 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,651 (169,421 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 289% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,946 (124,387 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 226% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (12,839 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 267% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (3,548 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | $390 (24,903 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (9,750 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (834 MT) | 309 MT | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (2,069 MT) | 200 MT | + 935% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (3,910 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (2,881 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (7,174 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (10,363 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,864 (1,908,634 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 163% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (80 MT) | 56 MT | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (3,331 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (994 MT) | 859 MT | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 206% | |||
Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Beira | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (548 MT) | 219 MT | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (862 MT) | 635 MT | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $188 (11,993 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 547% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (499 MT) | 238 MT | + 109% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.13 (328 MT) | 161 MT | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (456 MT) | 188 MT | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.25 (336 MT) | 106 MT | + 217% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.64 (168 MT) | 90 MT | + 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (2,219 MT) | 385 MT | + 477% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Los Angeles, California | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (4,154 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (2,315 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $308 (19,690 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 294% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $118 (7,519 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (1,126 MT) | 378 MT | + 198% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (407 MT) | 230 MT | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (525 MT) | 96 MT | + 449% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $483 (30,868 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (31 MT) | 20 MT | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (3,378 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (779 MT) | 186 MT | + 319% | |
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TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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