Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 22% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (558 MT) | 756 MT | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (408 MT) | 348 MT | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (148 MT) | 435 MT | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (61 MT) | 92 MT | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (105 MT) | 117 MT | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (56 MT) | 78 MT | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (224 MT) | 317 MT | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (113 MT) | 136 MT | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (81 MT) | 55 MT | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (103 MT) | 69 MT | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (449 MT) | 585 MT | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (96 MT) | 82 MT | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (28 MT) | 24 MT | + 17% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 66% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,287 (30,199 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,386 (21,925 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b295 (2,709 MT) | 2,970 MT | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,119 (19,469 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,639 (15,061 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b205 (1,887 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (1,339 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,556 (23,487 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,034 (9,502 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b57 (528 MT) | 269 MT | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (220 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (3,038 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (2,501 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b561 (5,154 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b471 (4,330 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) 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 | $b105,495 (969,355 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (35 MT) | 79 MT | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b214 (1,971 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (698 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 14% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (357 MT) | 269 MT | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (698 MT) | 568 MT | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b222 (2,042 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (429 MT) | 313 MT | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (245 MT) | 173 MT | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (266 MT) | 252 MT | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (90 MT) | 119 MT | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (143 MT) | 119 MT | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (698 MT) | 551 MT | + 27% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 14% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b135 (1,245 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (770 MT) | 730 MT | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b168 (1,542 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b166 (1,529 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b44 (407 MT) | 325 MT | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (260 MT) | 197 MT | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (166 MT) | 75 MT | + 121% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,557 (32,682 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.50 (14 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 228% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (3,288 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (139 MT) | 127 MT | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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