Cost of living in Maputo, Mozambique vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 43% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 985 MT ($13) | $16 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT ($4.79) | $8 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT ($3.10) | $4.29 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT ($1.10) | $0.81 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 119 MT ($1.59) | $2.86 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 MT ($1.00) | $3.13 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 415 MT ($5.55) | $5.90 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 MT ($1.48) | $3.28 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 MT ($0.64) | $1.79 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 MT ($0.83) | $2.30 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 645 MT ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 75 MT ($1.00) | $1.75 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 MT ($0.31) | $2.15 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 41% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 112,163 MT ($1,502) | $2,284 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,501 MT ($623) | $1,640 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT ($51) | $119 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT ($869) | $1,597 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT ($421) | $1,097 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT ($27) | $86 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,117 MT ($42) | $52 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,613 MT ($383) | $302 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT ($99) | $149 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT ($4.64) | $10 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,632 MT ($22) | $34 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 42% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,965 MT ($40) | $54 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT ($34) | $59 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,492 MT ($60) | $92 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT ($71) | $200 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 75% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT ($10,171) | $21,600 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 MT ($0.85) | $0.64 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 967 MT ($13) | $121 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 898 MT ($12) | $17 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 59% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT ($3.62) | $8 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,545 MT ($21) | $117 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 245 MT ($3.29) | $7 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT ($2.27) | $2.86 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT ($3.58) | $5.56 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT ($1.53) | $3.20 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 86 MT ($1.15) | $1.78 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT ($7) | $23 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,459 MT ($20) | $42 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT ($8) | $24 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT ($19) | $276 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,457 MT ($33) | $67 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 305 MT ($4.08) | $11 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT ($1.52) | $4.72 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 MT ($1.41) | $5.18 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,652 MT ($584) | $460 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT ($0.06) | $0.65 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,274 MT ($44) | $74 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 MT ($1.51) | $7 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 55% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $3,214 (240,105 MT) in Maputo.
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