Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 37% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 30% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Bangalore | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨625 (479 MT) | 756 MT | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (260 MT) | 348 MT | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨242 (186 MT) | 435 MT | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (46 MT) | 92 MT | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (75 MT) | 117 MT | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (27 MT) | 78 MT | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨259 (199 MT) | 317 MT | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (150 MT) | 136 MT | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (31 MT) | 55 MT | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨183 (140 MT) | 69 MT | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨696 (533 MT) | 585 MT | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 (54 MT) | 82 MT | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (32 MT) | 24 MT | + 36% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 65% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,996 (35,238 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,242 (20,105 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,310 (2,536 MT) | 2,970 MT | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨37,163 (28,472 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,887 (16,002 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,190 (1,678 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (631 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,614 (25,752 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (8,046 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨467 (358 MT) | 269 MT | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (410 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,776 (2,127 MT) | 2,816 MT | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,920 (3,003 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,875 (3,735 MT) | 4,456 MT | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,028 (2,320 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 6% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,178,870 (1,669,292 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 140% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (81 MT) | 79 MT | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,294 (991 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (271 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 33% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (77 MT) | 269 MT | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (200 MT) | 568 MT | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨966 (740 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨307 (235 MT) | 313 MT | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨296 (227 MT) | 173 MT | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (205 MT) | 252 MT | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (95 MT) | 119 MT | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (89 MT) | 119 MT | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨348 (266 MT) | 551 MT | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 27% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Bangalore | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,586 (1,215 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨741 (567 MT) | 730 MT | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,201 (2,452 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,406 (1,844 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (410 MT) | 325 MT | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (187 MT) | 197 MT | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨315 (241 MT) | 75 MT | + 222% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨13,617 (10,433 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (4.19 MT) | 4.20 MT | - 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,956 (1,498 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (224 MT) | 127 MT | + 76% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,282 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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