Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (1,210 MT) | 756 MT | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (618 MT) | 348 MT | + 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (403 MT) | 435 MT | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (75 MT) | 92 MT | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (264 MT) | 117 MT | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (449 MT) | 78 MT | + 473% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (467 MT) | 317 MT | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (343 MT) | 136 MT | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (126 MT) | 55 MT | + 129% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (134 MT) | 69 MT | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (923 MT) | 585 MT | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (125 MT) | 82 MT | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (195 MT) | 24 MT | + 726% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (190,294 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (130,705 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (10,195 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (99,566 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (76,839 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (4,680 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 260% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (4,327 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (18,456 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (8,311 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (691 MT) | 269 MT | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (2,233 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (4,409 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (3,115 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (6,636 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (9,120 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 159% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (1,895,881 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 173% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (58 MT) | 79 MT | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (5,948 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 291% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (1,309 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 147% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (415 MT) | 269 MT | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (835 MT) | 568 MT | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (12,737 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 453% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (439 MT) | 313 MT | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (326 MT) | 173 MT | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (317 MT) | 252 MT | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (271 MT) | 119 MT | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (100 MT) | 119 MT | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (1,716 MT) | 551 MT | + 211% | |
Entertainment | + 109% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (3,970 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 166% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,879 MT) | 730 MT | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (11,046 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 689% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (5,260 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (914 MT) | 325 MT | + 181% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (388 MT) | 197 MT | + 98% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (465 MT) | 75 MT | + 520% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (23,611 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (10 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 127% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (6,140 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (650 MT) | 127 MT | + 412% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 253 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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