Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 36% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,103 MT) | 756 MT | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (633 MT) | 348 MT | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (261 MT) | 435 MT | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (73 MT) | 92 MT | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (216 MT) | 117 MT | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (165 MT) | 78 MT | + 111% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (481 MT) | 317 MT | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (157 MT) | 136 MT | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (96 MT) | 55 MT | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (80 MT) | 69 MT | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (467 MT) | 585 MT | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (145 MT) | 82 MT | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (82 MT) | 24 MT | + 249% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (128,644 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (85,328 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (8,383 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (81,943 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (57,602 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (5,633 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 333% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (1,900 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (23,474 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (6,261 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (650 MT) | 269 MT | + 142% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (855 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (4,945 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (2,051 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (5,573 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (5,912 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (1,965,871 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 183% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (114 MT) | 79 MT | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (2,655 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (1,000 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (638 MT) | 269 MT | + 137% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (678 MT) | 568 MT | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (4,597 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 100% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (269 MT) | 313 MT | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (185 MT) | 173 MT | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (215 MT) | 252 MT | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (135 MT) | 119 MT | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (146 MT) | 119 MT | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (1,537 MT) | 551 MT | + 179% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 77% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (3,039 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,295 MT) | 730 MT | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (5,216 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 273% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (4,171 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (949 MT) | 325 MT | + 192% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (176 MT) | 197 MT | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (276 MT) | 75 MT | + 268% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (41,686 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (15 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 262% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (3,491 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (373 MT) | 127 MT | + 194% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,866 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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