Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 56% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 52% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 753 MT (222 Leu) | 108 Leu | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT (106 Leu) | 64 Leu | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT (68 Leu) | 41 Leu | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT (24 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (36 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 MT (22 Leu) | 26 Leu | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 MT (117 Leu) | 75 Leu | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 MT (32 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 MT (13 Leu) | 11 Leu | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 MT (18 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 MT (195 Leu) | 120 Leu | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 MT (24 Leu) | 25 Leu | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (7 Leu) | 6 Leu | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 188% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 108,298 MT (31,960 Leu) | 9,883 Leu | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,709 MT (13,489 Leu) | 5,903 Leu | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (1,120 Leu) | 2,018 Leu | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (19,160 Leu) | 6,043 Leu | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (9,278 Leu) | 4,337 Leu | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (602 Leu) | 1,312 Leu | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,227 MT (1,248 Leu) | 142 Leu | + 780% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,780 MT (8,493 Leu) | 6,662 Leu | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (2,192 Leu) | 2,118 Leu | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT (102 Leu) | 193 Leu | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,647 MT (486 Leu) | 79 Leu | + 519% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,941 MT (868 Leu) | 1,098 Leu | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (756 Leu) | 663 Leu | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,818 MT (1,422 Leu) | 1,361 Leu | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT (1,573 Leu) | 1,975 Leu | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 7% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (224,195 Leu) | 291,504 Leu | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 MT (22 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 885 MT (261 Leu) | 198 Leu | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 921 MT (272 Leu) | 66 Leu | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 15% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (80 Leu) | 105 Leu | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (154 Leu) | 113 Leu | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,567 MT (758 Leu) | 307 Leu | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 267 MT (79 Leu) | 61 Leu | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT (50 Leu) | 61 Leu | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (79 Leu) | 84 Leu | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (34 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 MT (27 Leu) | 31 Leu | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (144 Leu) | 101 Leu | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 10% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Chişinău | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 MT (439 Leu) | 304 Leu | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT (177 Leu) | 190 Leu | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (413 Leu) | 347 Leu | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,416 MT (713 Leu) | 554 Leu | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 304 MT (90 Leu) | 109 Leu | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT (34 Leu) | 34 Leu | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (28 Leu) | 35 Leu | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,788 MT (12,037 Leu) | 11,104 Leu | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (1.35 Leu) | 1.42 Leu | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,267 MT (964 Leu) | 841 Leu | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 116 MT (34 Leu) | 40 Leu | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 127 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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