Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,151 MT) | 756 MT | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (642 MT) | 348 MT | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (354 MT) | 435 MT | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (61 MT) | 92 MT | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (252 MT) | 117 MT | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (185 MT) | 78 MT | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (412 MT) | 317 MT | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (285 MT) | 136 MT | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (157 MT) | 55 MT | + 184% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (151 MT) | 69 MT | + 119% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (959 MT) | 585 MT | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (177 MT) | 82 MT | + 115% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (192 MT) | 24 MT | + 712% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (211,043 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (136,313 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (13,760 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 363% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (103,729 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (82,914 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (9,390 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 622% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (4,299 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (16,006 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (5,297 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (708 MT) | 269 MT | + 164% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (1,291 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (3,488 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (3,341 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (6,661 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (9,342 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (1,790,214 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 158% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (52 MT) | 79 MT | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (4,437 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 192% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (1,571 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (454 MT) | 269 MT | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (1,283 MT) | 568 MT | + 126% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (6,567 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 185% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (494 MT) | 313 MT | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (238 MT) | 173 MT | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (344 MT) | 252 MT | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (253 MT) | 119 MT | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (128 MT) | 119 MT | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (1,576 MT) | 551 MT | + 186% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (3,774 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (1,869 MT) | 730 MT | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (11,962 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 754% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (5,277 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (870 MT) | 325 MT | + 168% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (354 MT) | 197 MT | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (462 MT) | 75 MT | + 517% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (16,914 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (29 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 595% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (3,019 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (535 MT) | 127 MT | + 321% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 576 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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