Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (736 MT) | 756 MT | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (470 MT) | 348 MT | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (178 MT) | 435 MT | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (79 MT) | 92 MT | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (151 MT) | 117 MT | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (70 MT) | 78 MT | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (306 MT) | 317 MT | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (133 MT) | 136 MT | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (64 MT) | 55 MT | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (87 MT) | 69 MT | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (355 MT) | 585 MT | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (163 MT) | 82 MT | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (48 MT) | 24 MT | + 102% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (56,368 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (36,831 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (2,114 MT) | 2,970 MT | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (37,394 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (23,396 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (1,625 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (1,020 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (24,702 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (15,360 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (377 MT) | 269 MT | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (173 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 92% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (3,639 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (2,416 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (8,220 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (5,821 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (1,746,976 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 152% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (63 MT) | 79 MT | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (1,323 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,683 (274 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 75% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (362 MT) | 269 MT | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (803 MT) | 568 MT | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (2,067 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (496 MT) | 313 MT | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (162 MT) | 173 MT | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (263 MT) | 252 MT | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (214 MT) | 119 MT | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (183 MT) | 119 MT | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (387 MT) | 551 MT | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (1,459 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (646 MT) | 730 MT | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (1,291 MT) | 1,400 MT | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (2,043 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (457 MT) | 325 MT | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (195 MT) | 197 MT | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (221 MT) | 75 MT | + 194% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (32,070 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (11 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (2,203 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (131 MT) | 127 MT | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,195 prices entered by 385 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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