Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 25% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 18% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Maputo | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 753 MT (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT (€5.26) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT (€3.41) | €3.38 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT (€1.21) | €0.95 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (€1.78) | €2.81 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 MT (€1.12) | €2.21 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 MT (€5.84) | €5.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 MT (€1.62) | €2.01 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 MT (€0.64) | €1.21 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 MT (€0.89) | €1.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 MT (€10) | €6 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 MT (€1.22) | €2.25 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (€0.35) | €0.82 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Maputo | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 108,298 MT (€1,593) | €1,548 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,709 MT (€672) | €1,012 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (€56) | €171 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (€955) | €1,203 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (€463) | €744 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (€30) | €122 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,227 MT (€62) | €27 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,780 MT (€423) | €442 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (€109) | €88 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT (€5.09) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,647 MT (€24) | €9 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Maputo | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,941 MT (€43) | €91 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (€38) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,818 MT (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT (€78) | €95 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 55% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Maputo | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (€11,177) | €28,811 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 MT (€1.10) | €1.84 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 885 MT (€13) | €39 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 921 MT (€14) | €11 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 40% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Maputo | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (€3.98) | €5.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,567 MT (€38) | €77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 267 MT (€3.93) | €3.98 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT (€2.50) | €4.73 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (€3.94) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (€1.68) | €2.94 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 MT (€1.36) | €2.36 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 29% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Maputo | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 MT (€22) | €35 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (€21) | €42 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,416 MT (€36) | €49 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 304 MT (€4.48) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT (€1.67) | €3.35 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (€1.38) | €2.06 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,788 MT (€600) | €519 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (€0.07) | €0.22 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,267 MT (€48) | €36 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 116 MT (€1.71) | €5.24 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 995 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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