Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (1,531 MT) | 756 MT | + 103% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (780 MT) | 348 MT | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (458 MT) | 435 MT | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (132 MT) | 92 MT | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (467 MT) | 117 MT | + 299% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (441 MT) | 78 MT | + 463% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (839 MT) | 317 MT | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (286 MT) | 136 MT | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (139 MT) | 55 MT | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (355 MT) | 69 MT | + 417% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (988 MT) | 585 MT | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (199 MT) | 82 MT | + 143% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (151 MT) | 24 MT | + 542% | |
Housing | + 181% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (355,257 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (274,067 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 514% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (11,347 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 282% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (202,760 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (168,692 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 446% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (6,554 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 404% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (3,967 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (16,130 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (9,110 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (696 MT) | 269 MT | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (3,416 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 49% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (4,122 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (3,189 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (6,426 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (9,156 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 172% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) 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 | $32,526 (2,065,502 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 197% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (84 MT) | 79 MT | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (6,020 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 296% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (1,244 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 162% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (544 MT) | 269 MT | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (878 MT) | 568 MT | + 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (10,143 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 340% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (838 MT) | 313 MT | + 168% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (338 MT) | 173 MT | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (536 MT) | 252 MT | + 113% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (366 MT) | 119 MT | + 207% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (186 MT) | 119 MT | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (2,088 MT) | 551 MT | + 279% | |
Entertainment | + 148% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (3,685 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (2,274 MT) | 730 MT | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (18,298 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 1207% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (6,431 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 172% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (1,124 MT) | 325 MT | + 246% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (357 MT) | 197 MT | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (631 MT) | 75 MT | + 742% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (23,622 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (16 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 271% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (6,730 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (818 MT) | 127 MT | + 544% | |
TOTAL | + 157% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 456 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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