Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 108% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (961 MT) | 756 MT | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (606 MT) | 348 MT | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (284 MT) | 435 MT | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (87 MT) | 92 MT | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (275 MT) | 117 MT | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (241 MT) | 78 MT | + 208% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (326 MT) | 317 MT | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (199 MT) | 136 MT | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (149 MT) | 55 MT | + 171% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (294 MT) | 69 MT | + 328% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (712 MT) | 585 MT | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (163 MT) | 82 MT | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (144 MT) | 24 MT | + 511% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 60% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (192,118 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (124,866 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (10,266 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (104,787 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,148 (89,541 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (9,717 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 647% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (3,370 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (33,507 MT) | 30,446 MT | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (11,364 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (613 MT) | 269 MT | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (1,718 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 60% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (5,895 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (3,873 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (7,392 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (8,841 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 234% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 234% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (1,609,106 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (82 MT) | 79 MT | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (8,238 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 441% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (1,521 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 40% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (422 MT) | 269 MT | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (780 MT) | 568 MT | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (4,283 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (453 MT) | 313 MT | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (305 MT) | 173 MT | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (428 MT) | 252 MT | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (224 MT) | 119 MT | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (143 MT) | 119 MT | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (1,559 MT) | 551 MT | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 154% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 154% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Melbourne | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (2,458 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (1,837 MT) | 730 MT | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (20,180 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 1341% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (5,372 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 127% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (948 MT) | 325 MT | + 192% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (219 MT) | 197 MT | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (499 MT) | 75 MT | + 566% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (50,914 MT) | 43,072 MT | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (25 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 490% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (3,641 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (1,766 MT) | 127 MT | + 1290% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 796 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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