Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Madrid | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,172 MT) | 457 MT | + 156% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (710 MT) | 340 MT | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (254 MT) | 179 MT | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (74 MT) | 92 MT | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (217 MT) | 114 MT | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (143 MT) | 71 MT | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (502 MT) | 465 MT | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (150 MT) | 153 MT | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (106 MT) | 75 MT | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (77 MT) | 57 MT | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (505 MT) | 493 MT | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (135 MT) | 77 MT | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (64 MT) | 35 MT | + 82% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Madrid | Beira | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,811 (120,558 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,226 (81,656 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (7,863 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,251 (83,272 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €878 (58,458 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (5,154 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (1,810 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €303 (20,143 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (7,959 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (710 MT) | 309 MT | + 130% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (808 MT) | 200 MT | + 304% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (4,978 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 127% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (1,872 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (5,351 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (6,327 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,516 (1,965,106 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 171% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (106 MT) | 56 MT | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (2,206 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (1,125 MT) | 859 MT | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Madrid | Beira | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (627 MT) | 219 MT | + 186% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (530 MT) | 635 MT | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (3,677 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.75 (250 MT) | 238 MT | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (213 MT) | 161 MT | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (253 MT) | 188 MT | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (146 MT) | 106 MT | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (185 MT) | 90 MT | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (1,266 MT) | 385 MT | + 229% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Madrid | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (2,800 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (1,313 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (3,362 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (3,549 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (889 MT) | 378 MT | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (230 MT) | 230 MT | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (352 MT) | 96 MT | + 267% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €553 (36,813 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (18 MT) | 20 MT | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (3,504 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 (369 MT) | 186 MT | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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