Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Osaka | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (443 MT) | 756 MT | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (298 MT) | 348 MT | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (218 MT) | 435 MT | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (89 MT) | 92 MT | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (138 MT) | 117 MT | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (275 MT) | 78 MT | + 251% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (414 MT) | 317 MT | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (251 MT) | 136 MT | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (195 MT) | 55 MT | + 253% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (129 MT) | 69 MT | + 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (805 MT) | 585 MT | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (98 MT) | 82 MT | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (80 MT) | 24 MT | + 241% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (81,187 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (55,076 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (6,321 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (41,578 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (23,192 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (3,564 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (1,702 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (24,555 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (5,103 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (482 MT) | 269 MT | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (805 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (4,375 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (1,743 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (4,181 MT) | 4,456 MT | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (6,626 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 111% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,771,500 (1,169,967 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (65 MT) | 79 MT | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (4,775 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 214% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,261 (1,376 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (586 MT) | 269 MT | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (806 MT) | 568 MT | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (1,799 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (282 MT) | 313 MT | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (269 MT) | 173 MT | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (263 MT) | 252 MT | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (130 MT) | 119 MT | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (93 MT) | 119 MT | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (1,596 MT) | 551 MT | + 190% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 64% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Osaka | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (1,716 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (1,561 MT) | 730 MT | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (4,044 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 189% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (3,820 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (349 MT) | 325 MT | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (225 MT) | 197 MT | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (213 MT) | 75 MT | + 184% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (24,975 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (24 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 475% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (3,650 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (220 MT) | 127 MT | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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