Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 31% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monterrey | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 254 (964 MT) | 756 MT | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 142 (538 MT) | 348 MT | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (289 MT) | 435 MT | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (107 MT) | 92 MT | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (171 MT) | 117 MT | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (123 MT) | 78 MT | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 (452 MT) | 317 MT | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 56 (213 MT) | 136 MT | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (160 MT) | 55 MT | + 190% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (97 MT) | 69 MT | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (993 MT) | 585 MT | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (121 MT) | 82 MT | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (70 MT) | 24 MT | + 195% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monterrey | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,597 (120,032 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 18,229 (69,248 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (4,642 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 20,914 (79,448 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,261 (42,780 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 933 (3,543 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 172% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 493 (1,873 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,774 (21,934 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,603 (9,888 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 (425 MT) | 269 MT | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (328 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,069 (4,062 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 769 (2,923 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,782 (6,770 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,685 (6,401 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 475,152 (1,805,048 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (92 MT) | 79 MT | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 508 (1,928 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 (342 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 68% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 49% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monterrey | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 104 (394 MT) | 269 MT | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 375 (1,425 MT) | 568 MT | + 151% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 684 (2,598 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (304 MT) | 313 MT | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (236 MT) | 173 MT | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (317 MT) | 252 MT | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 (177 MT) | 119 MT | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (124 MT) | 119 MT | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 209 (793 MT) | 551 MT | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 39% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monterrey | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (1,446 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 185 (704 MT) | 730 MT | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (3,454 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 147% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 830 (3,155 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 168 (639 MT) | 325 MT | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (284 MT) | 197 MT | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (206 MT) | 75 MT | + 175% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,356 (46,940 MT) | 43,072 MT | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (11 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 173% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 971 (3,690 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (280 MT) | 127 MT | + 121% | |
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 549 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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