Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 27% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 21% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (263 MT) | 756 MT | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (303 MT) | 348 MT | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (132 MT) | 435 MT | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (147 MT) | 92 MT | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (110 MT) | 117 MT | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (68 MT) | 78 MT | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (522 MT) | 317 MT | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (109 MT) | 136 MT | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (43 MT) | 55 MT | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (51 MT) | 69 MT | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (1,177 MT) | 585 MT | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (77 MT) | 82 MT | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (89 MT) | 24 MT | + 276% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 62% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (40,677 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (26,035 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (4,239 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (28,535 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (15,790 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (1,921 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (826 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (17,392 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (4,983 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (402 MT) | 269 MT | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (367 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 4% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (4,060 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (2,358 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (5,433 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (5,796 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 4% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (1,500,855 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (72 MT) | 79 MT | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (1,537 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (230 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (224 MT) | 269 MT | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (215 MT) | 568 MT | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (1,397 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (157 MT) | 313 MT | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (349 MT) | 173 MT | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (312 MT) | 252 MT | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (89 MT) | 119 MT | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (101 MT) | 119 MT | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (518 MT) | 551 MT | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (1,429 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (708 MT) | 730 MT | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (2,696 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (2,653 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (462 MT) | 325 MT | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (282 MT) | 197 MT | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (304 MT) | 75 MT | + 305% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (28,384 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (3.44 MT) | 4.20 MT | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (1,986 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (182 MT) | 127 MT | + 44% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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