Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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New York City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (1,232 MT) | 756 MT | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (738 MT) | 348 MT | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (400 MT) | 435 MT | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (84 MT) | 92 MT | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (351 MT) | 117 MT | + 200% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (391 MT) | 78 MT | + 399% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (483 MT) | 317 MT | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (270 MT) | 136 MT | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (132 MT) | 55 MT | + 139% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (209 MT) | 69 MT | + 205% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (1,242 MT) | 585 MT | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (189 MT) | 82 MT | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (187 MT) | 24 MT | + 690% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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New York City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (313,787 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (204,193 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 357% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (10,581 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (248,454 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 293% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (155,710 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 404% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (6,761 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 420% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (3,951 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (21,028 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (7,920 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (1,001 MT) | 269 MT | + 272% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (1,661 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (4,256 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (3,979 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (7,420 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (9,332 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 256% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (1,758,778 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 153% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (64 MT) | 79 MT | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (8,747 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 475% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (2,162 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 100% | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (533 MT) | 269 MT | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (1,335 MT) | 568 MT | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (7,033 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 205% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (644 MT) | 313 MT | + 106% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (309 MT) | 173 MT | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (472 MT) | 252 MT | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (431 MT) | 119 MT | + 263% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (161 MT) | 119 MT | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (2,062 MT) | 551 MT | + 274% | |
Entertainment | + 260% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 260% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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New York City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (4,263 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 185% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (2,200 MT) | 730 MT | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (20,188 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 1342% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (9,141 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 287% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (1,256 MT) | 325 MT | + 286% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (344 MT) | 197 MT | + 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (623 MT) | 75 MT | + 731% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (40,159 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (43 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 926% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (9,050 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (1,038 MT) | 127 MT | + 717% | |
TOTAL | + 174% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 718 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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