Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 95% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 78% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,296 MT) | 756 MT | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (750 MT) | 348 MT | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (406 MT) | 435 MT | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (116 MT) | 92 MT | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (334 MT) | 117 MT | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (221 MT) | 78 MT | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (444 MT) | 317 MT | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (154 MT) | 136 MT | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (123 MT) | 55 MT | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (109 MT) | 69 MT | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (505 MT) | 585 MT | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (213 MT) | 82 MT | + 159% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (160 MT) | 24 MT | + 579% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,824 (195,422 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (145,514 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 226% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (19,896 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 570% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (118,171 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (91,516 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (12,856 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 889% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (2,939 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (22,099 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (12,878 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (893 MT) | 269 MT | + 232% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (1,354 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (6,852 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (2,240 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (6,513 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (7,813 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 193% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 193% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (1,674,621 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 141% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (139 MT) | 79 MT | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (6,158 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 305% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (1,880 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 74% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 49% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (328 MT) | 269 MT | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (915 MT) | 568 MT | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (2,601 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (318 MT) | 313 MT | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (280 MT) | 173 MT | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (289 MT) | 252 MT | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (139 MT) | 119 MT | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (152 MT) | 119 MT | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (2,209 MT) | 551 MT | + 301% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (3,395 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (1,767 MT) | 730 MT | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (8,614 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 515% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (5,202 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (974 MT) | 325 MT | + 200% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (238 MT) | 197 MT | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (377 MT) | 75 MT | + 403% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (42,421 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (5.54 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (3,245 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (639 MT) | 127 MT | + 403% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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