Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 65% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 71% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,313 MT) | 756 MT | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (722 MT) | 348 MT | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (415 MT) | 435 MT | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (107 MT) | 92 MT | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (306 MT) | 117 MT | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.42 (306 MT) | 78 MT | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (551 MT) | 317 MT | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (158 MT) | 136 MT | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (120 MT) | 55 MT | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (122 MT) | 69 MT | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (563 MT) | 585 MT | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (149 MT) | 82 MT | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (97 MT) | 24 MT | + 310% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 42% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,862 (198,064 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,826 (126,382 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (11,314 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,461 (101,082 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €966 (66,864 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (7,346 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 465% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (1,835 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (21,921 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €245 (16,950 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (557 MT) | 269 MT | + 107% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (788 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (6,202 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (2,447 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (6,796 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (9,286 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,388 (2,310,786 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 233% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (129 MT) | 79 MT | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (2,673 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (1,697 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 57% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 72% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (654 MT) | 269 MT | + 143% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (597 MT) | 568 MT | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (5,958 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (412 MT) | 313 MT | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (266 MT) | 173 MT | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (245 MT) | 252 MT | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (186 MT) | 119 MT | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (176 MT) | 119 MT | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,408 MT) | 551 MT | + 156% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 93% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (3,698 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (1,380 MT) | 730 MT | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (6,557 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 368% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (5,919 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 151% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (746 MT) | 325 MT | + 129% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (134 MT) | 197 MT | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (416 MT) | 75 MT | + 456% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (33,256 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (12 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 182% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (4,566 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (417 MT) | 127 MT | + 228% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 440 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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