Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (647 MT) | 756 MT | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (438 MT) | 348 MT | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (189 MT) | 435 MT | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (112 MT) | 92 MT | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (205 MT) | 117 MT | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (145 MT) | 78 MT | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (340 MT) | 317 MT | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (76 MT) | 136 MT | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (64 MT) | 55 MT | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (75 MT) | 69 MT | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (398 MT) | 585 MT | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (133 MT) | 82 MT | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (49 MT) | 24 MT | + 106% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (54,961 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (33,333 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (9,474 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (31,277 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (22,422 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (4,671 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 259% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (495 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (19,495 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (8,256 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (629 MT) | 269 MT | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (618 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (4,627 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (2,676 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (5,412 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (5,865 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (1,602,317 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (93 MT) | 79 MT | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (1,266 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (370 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 66% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (399 MT) | 269 MT | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (438 MT) | 568 MT | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (3,490 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (331 MT) | 313 MT | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (227 MT) | 173 MT | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (329 MT) | 252 MT | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (99 MT) | 119 MT | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (231 MT) | 119 MT | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (828 MT) | 551 MT | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (1,898 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (896 MT) | 730 MT | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (2,368 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (2,742 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (469 MT) | 325 MT | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (180 MT) | 197 MT | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (174 MT) | 75 MT | + 132% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (54,731 MT) | 43,072 MT | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (7 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (2,754 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (334 MT) | 127 MT | + 163% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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