Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 29% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Chişinău or in Maputo? You can help!
Improve the prices for Chişinău! Improve the prices for Maputo!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 29 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 40% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 773 MT (212 Leu) | 149 Leu | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 554 MT (152 Leu) | 122 Leu | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 424 MT (116 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 MT (26 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 MT (37 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 MT (21 Leu) | 30 Leu | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 322 MT (88 Leu) | 69 Leu | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 MT (44 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 122 MT (33 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69 MT (19 Leu) | 21 Leu | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 726 MT (199 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 86 MT (24 Leu) | 25 Leu | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 MT (6 Leu) | 7 Leu | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 67% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,998 MT (27,730 Leu) | 18,408 Leu | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,567 MT (9,765 Leu) | 9,596 Leu | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,237 MT (889 Leu) | 3,135 Leu | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 67,952 MT (18,656 Leu) | 8,106 Leu | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,500 MT (8,923 Leu) | 5,731 Leu | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,410 MT (662 Leu) | 2,168 Leu | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,290 MT (629 Leu) | 172 Leu | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,266 MT (8,310 Leu) | 6,323 Leu | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,322 MT (2,010 Leu) | 2,522 Leu | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 MT (70 Leu) | 254 Leu | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,692 MT (739 Leu) | 109 Leu | + 579% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 14% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,666 MT (732 Leu) | 898 Leu | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,486 MT (682 Leu) | 686 Leu | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,992 MT (1,096 Leu) | 1,693 Leu | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,106 MT (1,402 Leu) | 2,073 Leu | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 10% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 888,303 MT (243,888 Leu) | 384,811 Leu | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 83 MT (23 Leu) | 25 Leu | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,224 MT (336 Leu) | 224 Leu | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 991 MT (272 Leu) | 76 Leu | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 11% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 257 MT (71 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 568 MT (156 Leu) | 92 Leu | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,304 MT (632 Leu) | 332 Leu | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 313 MT (86 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 MT (48 Leu) | 65 Leu | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 252 MT (69 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 119 MT (33 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 MT (33 Leu) | 35 Leu | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 551 MT (151 Leu) | 90 Leu | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,494 MT (410 Leu) | 314 Leu | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 730 MT (200 Leu) | 228 Leu | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,205 MT (331 Leu) | 514 Leu | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,361 MT (648 Leu) | 580 Leu | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 MT (89 Leu) | 94 Leu | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 MT (54 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 MT (21 Leu) | 38 Leu | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,072 MT (11,826 Leu) | 14,902 Leu | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.20 MT (1.15 Leu) | 1.16 Leu | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,023 MT (830 Leu) | 742 Leu | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 MT (35 Leu) | 53 Leu | - 34% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.27456
MDL
/
MZN
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Brussels is 16% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain
- Cost of living in London is 118% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is about the same as in Birmingham
- Cost of living in Montreal is 20% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain is 28% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Istanbul is 234% more expensive than in Adapazarı
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 72% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Medellín is 8% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Valencia, Spain is 7% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 10% more expensive than in London
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 70,776 Leu (257,785 MT) in Maputo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 Leu in Chişinău.
Do you live in Chişinău? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lusaka (Zambia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Port Elizabeth (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Essen (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zagreb (Croatia)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of tomatoes in Lyon costs €1.99 (3 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Bari costs €11 (18 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in St. Louis, Missouri costs $10 (about 4 hours ago)
- 10 eggs, large in Chiang Rai costs 48 ฿ (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Karachi costs ₨200 (about 5 hours ago)
- 6 eggs, large in Tashkent costs 40,000 сўм (about 5 hours ago)