Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 98% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Toronto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (1,227 MT) | 756 MT | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (645 MT) | 348 MT | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (468 MT) | 435 MT | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.79 (178 MT) | 92 MT | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | C$6 (300 MT) | 117 MT | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.28 (249 MT) | 78 MT | + 217% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (645 MT) | 317 MT | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.91 (231 MT) | 136 MT | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.10 (193 MT) | 55 MT | + 250% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (154 MT) | 69 MT | + 125% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (909 MT) | 585 MT | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.52 (166 MT) | 82 MT | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.02 (142 MT) | 24 MT | + 502% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Toronto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,916 (184,362 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,914 (137,180 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (11,375 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,533 (119,244 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,008 (94,532 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 206% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$137 (6,467 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 397% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (2,441 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$530 (24,961 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (8,406 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (679 MT) | 269 MT | + 153% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (1,356 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (3,168 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (2,646 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (7,235 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$188 (8,864 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 59% | |
Transportation | + 188% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 188% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,400 (1,525,393 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 120% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 (72 MT) | 79 MT | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$149 (7,018 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 361% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$27 (1,248 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 141% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 141% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Toronto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$15 (718 MT) | 269 MT | + 167% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$52 (2,446 MT) | 568 MT | + 331% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (3,929 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$14 (640 MT) | 313 MT | + 104% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (353 MT) | 173 MT | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (432 MT) | 252 MT | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.83 (228 MT) | 119 MT | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.54 (214 MT) | 119 MT | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$38 (1,800 MT) | 551 MT | + 227% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Toronto | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (3,387 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (1,435 MT) | 730 MT | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$253 (11,902 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 750% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (6,444 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 173% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (805 MT) | 325 MT | + 148% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (288 MT) | 197 MT | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (443 MT) | 75 MT | + 491% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (35,551 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (16 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 292% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (3,841 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (724 MT) | 127 MT | + 470% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 886 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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