Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (1,009 MT) | 756 MT | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (596 MT) | 348 MT | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (266 MT) | 435 MT | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (108 MT) | 92 MT | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (209 MT) | 117 MT | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (105 MT) | 78 MT | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (378 MT) | 317 MT | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (189 MT) | 136 MT | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (136 MT) | 55 MT | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (116 MT) | 69 MT | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (1,082 MT) | 585 MT | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (131 MT) | 82 MT | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (87 MT) | 24 MT | + 269% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (119,849 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (61,764 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (4,208 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (83,242 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (40,533 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (2,662 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 105% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (1,586 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (28,868 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (10,687 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (537 MT) | 269 MT | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (366 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (3,902 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (3,099 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (6,827 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (5,238 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (1,285,847 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (89 MT) | 79 MT | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (1,748 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (620 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (437 MT) | 269 MT | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (1,037 MT) | 568 MT | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (3,185 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (256 MT) | 313 MT | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (245 MT) | 173 MT | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (245 MT) | 252 MT | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (165 MT) | 119 MT | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (134 MT) | 119 MT | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (1,263 MT) | 551 MT | + 129% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 60% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Mexico City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (1,529 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (675 MT) | 730 MT | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (5,079 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 263% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (4,454 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (775 MT) | 325 MT | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (313 MT) | 197 MT | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (178 MT) | 75 MT | + 137% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (49,289 MT) | 43,072 MT | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (13 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 212% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (4,491 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (279 MT) | 127 MT | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,921 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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