Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (1,423 MT) | 756 MT | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (773 MT) | 348 MT | + 122% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (468 MT) | 435 MT | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (91 MT) | 92 MT | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (274 MT) | 117 MT | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (377 MT) | 78 MT | + 382% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (475 MT) | 317 MT | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (361 MT) | 136 MT | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (233 MT) | 55 MT | + 322% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (164 MT) | 69 MT | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,070 MT) | 585 MT | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (153 MT) | 82 MT | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (255 MT) | 24 MT | + 980% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (300,764 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (221,007 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 395% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (7,284 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (178,838 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (163,411 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 429% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (4,677 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 260% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (4,844 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (20,561 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (11,323 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (691 MT) | 269 MT | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (1,320 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (3,818 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (3,175 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (6,681 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (9,258 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 208% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (1,852,695 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 167% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (85 MT) | 79 MT | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (7,333 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 382% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (1,192 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 157% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (484 MT) | 269 MT | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (2,377 MT) | 568 MT | + 319% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (6,440 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 180% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (579 MT) | 313 MT | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (385 MT) | 173 MT | + 122% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (400 MT) | 252 MT | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (313 MT) | 119 MT | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (144 MT) | 119 MT | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (1,530 MT) | 551 MT | + 178% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (4,149 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,922 MT) | 730 MT | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (17,453 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 1147% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (6,965 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 195% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (912 MT) | 325 MT | + 181% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (377 MT) | 197 MT | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (485 MT) | 75 MT | + 547% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (31,512 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (12 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (7,479 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 147% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (699 MT) | 127 MT | + 450% | |
TOTAL | + 144% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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