Cost of living in Paris (France) is 95% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 91% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Paris | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (1,537 MT) | 756 MT | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (791 MT) | 348 MT | + 127% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (531 MT) | 435 MT | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (103 MT) | 92 MT | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.40 (372 MT) | 117 MT | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (247 MT) | 78 MT | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (500 MT) | 317 MT | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (160 MT) | 136 MT | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.19 (151 MT) | 55 MT | + 174% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (180 MT) | 69 MT | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (620 MT) | 585 MT | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (162 MT) | 82 MT | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (83 MT) | 24 MT | + 253% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 63% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (213,530 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,254 (155,240 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (12,902 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 334% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (119,903 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (93,023 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (6,728 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 417% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (1,940 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (23,378 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (9,765 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (726 MT) | 269 MT | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (1,216 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 41% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (6,981 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 148% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (2,689 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (6,892 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (8,450 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 172% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 172% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,444 (1,821,219 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 162% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (136 MT) | 79 MT | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (5,639 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 270% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (1,340 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 24% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (234 MT) | 269 MT | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (446 MT) | 568 MT | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (2,182 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (306 MT) | 313 MT | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (252 MT) | 173 MT | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (258 MT) | 252 MT | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (196 MT) | 119 MT | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (177 MT) | 119 MT | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,381 MT) | 551 MT | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 123% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 123% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Paris | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (3,294 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (1,816 MT) | 730 MT | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (7,171 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 412% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €98 (6,728 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (900 MT) | 325 MT | + 177% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (380 MT) | 197 MT | + 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (528 MT) | 75 MT | + 604% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (32,599 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (21 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 397% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (2,694 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (780 MT) | 127 MT | + 514% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 626 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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