Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 5% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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São Paulo | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (555 MT) | 756 MT | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (455 MT) | 348 MT | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (138 MT) | 435 MT | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (66 MT) | 92 MT | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (178 MT) | 117 MT | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (107 MT) | 78 MT | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (370 MT) | 317 MT | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (138 MT) | 136 MT | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (91 MT) | 55 MT | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (78 MT) | 69 MT | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (644 MT) | 585 MT | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (126 MT) | 82 MT | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (60 MT) | 24 MT | + 152% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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São Paulo | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (70,581 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (45,816 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (10,550 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (51,505 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (28,563 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (7,714 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 493% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (1,329 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (21,612 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (8,752 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (384 MT) | 269 MT | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (313 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (3,337 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (3,020 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (5,739 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (5,135 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 70% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (1,550,124 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 123% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (69 MT) | 79 MT | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (3,477 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (656 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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São Paulo | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (278 MT) | 269 MT | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (712 MT) | 568 MT | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (3,885 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (301 MT) | 313 MT | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (174 MT) | 173 MT | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (244 MT) | 252 MT | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (116 MT) | 119 MT | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (65 MT) | 119 MT | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (912 MT) | 551 MT | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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São Paulo | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (1,665 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (943 MT) | 730 MT | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (2,766 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (3,520 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (481 MT) | 325 MT | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (173 MT) | 197 MT | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (161 MT) | 75 MT | + 114% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (65,888 MT) | 43,072 MT | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (6 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (1,759 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (145 MT) | 127 MT | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,267 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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