Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 44% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 36% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Maputo | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 773 MT (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 554 MT (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 424 MT (€6) | €6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 MT (€1.36) | €1.24 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 135 MT (€1.92) | €4.56 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 MT (€1.09) | €2.57 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 322 MT (€4.58) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 MT (€2.28) | €2.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 122 MT (€1.73) | €1.42 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69 MT (€0.99) | €2.95 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 726 MT (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 86 MT (€1.22) | €3.20 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 MT (€0.33) | €1.21 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 35% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Maputo | Cork | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 100,998 MT (€1,437) | €2,100 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,567 MT (€506) | €1,463 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,237 MT (€46) | €241 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 67,952 MT (€967) | €1,590 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,500 MT (€462) | €1,231 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,410 MT (€34) | €149 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,290 MT (€33) | €50 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,266 MT (€431) | €444 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,322 MT (€104) | €115 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 MT (€3.61) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,692 MT (€38) | €14 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 27% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Maputo | Cork | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,666 MT (€38) | €84 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,486 MT (€35) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,992 MT (€57) | €95 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,106 MT (€73) | €97 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 62% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Maputo | Cork | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 888,303 MT (€12,636) | €32,966 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 83 MT (€1.19) | €1.78 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,224 MT (€17) | €67 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 991 MT (€14) | €19 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 33% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Maputo | Cork | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 257 MT (€3.66) | €5.14 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 568 MT (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,304 MT (€33) | €56 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 313 MT (€4.46) | €4.32 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 MT (€2.47) | €3.02 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 252 MT (€3.59) | €3.96 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 119 MT (€1.69) | €1.67 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 MT (€1.70) | €3.10 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 551 MT (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 50% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Maputo | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,494 MT (€21) | €39 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 730 MT (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,205 MT (€17) | €89 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,361 MT (€34) | €63 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 MT (€4.63) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 MT (€2.80) | €3.60 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 MT (€1.07) | €6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,072 MT (€613) | €437 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.20 MT (€0.06) | €0.25 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,023 MT (€43) | €54 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 MT (€1.81) | €14 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 258 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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