Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,114 MT) | 756 MT | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (631 MT) | 348 MT | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (345 MT) | 435 MT | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (63 MT) | 92 MT | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (319 MT) | 117 MT | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (332 MT) | 78 MT | + 323% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (325 MT) | 317 MT | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (234 MT) | 136 MT | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (123 MT) | 55 MT | + 122% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (129 MT) | 69 MT | + 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (1,334 MT) | 585 MT | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (142 MT) | 82 MT | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (142 MT) | 24 MT | + 502% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,048 (130,048 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (111,479 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 150% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (15,850 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 434% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (113,552 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (75,223 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (9,190 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 607% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (3,140 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (13,158 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (6,037 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (540 MT) | 269 MT | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (1,300 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (3,312 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (2,429 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (7,291 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (7,173 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,551 (1,431,974 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (59 MT) | 79 MT | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (4,320 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 184% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (1,020 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (443 MT) | 269 MT | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (494 MT) | 568 MT | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (6,463 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (463 MT) | 313 MT | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (301 MT) | 173 MT | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (363 MT) | 252 MT | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (271 MT) | 119 MT | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (108 MT) | 119 MT | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (1,253 MT) | 551 MT | + 127% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (3,350 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (1,604 MT) | 730 MT | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (12,347 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 782% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (4,554 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 93% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (833 MT) | 325 MT | + 156% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (367 MT) | 197 MT | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (392 MT) | 75 MT | + 423% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (26,976 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (7 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (2,461 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (689 MT) | 127 MT | + 442% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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