Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 207% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (1,458 MT) | 457 MT | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (794 MT) | 340 MT | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (526 MT) | 179 MT | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (72 MT) | 92 MT | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.91 (378 MT) | 114 MT | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (390 MT) | 71 MT | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (716 MT) | 465 MT | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (231 MT) | 153 MT | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.51 (161 MT) | 75 MT | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.20 (333 MT) | 57 MT | + 489% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,074 MT) | 493 MT | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.36 (215 MT) | 77 MT | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (200 MT) | 35 MT | + 473% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,190 (267,968 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,969 (189,887 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (14,969 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,981 (190,661 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,995 (127,623 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (9,011 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (4,319 MT) | 3,889 MT | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $447 (28,562 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (8,494 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (821 MT) | 309 MT | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (2,556 MT) | 200 MT | + 1178% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (4,585 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (4,638 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 (8,104 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $154 (9,851 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 255% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,652 (1,896,527 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (56 MT) | 56 MT | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (8,849 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 400% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (1,415 MT) | 859 MT | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (521 MT) | 219 MT | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (878 MT) | 635 MT | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $197 (12,586 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 579% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (611 MT) | 238 MT | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (310 MT) | 161 MT | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (306 MT) | 188 MT | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.36 (343 MT) | 106 MT | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (163 MT) | 90 MT | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $43 (2,759 MT) | 385 MT | + 617% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (3,892 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (2,008 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $458 (29,324 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 486% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (8,847 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (1,093 MT) | 378 MT | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (365 MT) | 230 MT | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (616 MT) | 96 MT | + 543% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (33,522 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (26 MT) | 20 MT | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $108 (6,931 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (838 MT) | 186 MT | + 351% | |
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TOTAL | + 188% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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