Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 59% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 68% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Niš | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 753 MT (1,298 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT (617 Дин.) | 527 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT (400 Дин.) | 244 Дин. | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT (141 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (208 Дин.) | 129 Дин. | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 MT (131 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 MT (685 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 MT (189 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 MT (75 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 MT (104 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 MT (1,137 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 MT (143 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (41 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 229% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Niš | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 108,298 MT (186,752 Дин.) | 43,783 Дин. | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,709 MT (78,822 Дин.) | 27,526 Дин. | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (6,545 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (111,959 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (54,213 Дин.) | 20,854 Дин. | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (3,517 Дин.) | 7,554 Дин. | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,227 MT (7,290 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 494% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,780 MT (49,629 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (12,807 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT (597 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,647 MT (2,841 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | + 372% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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| Maputo | Niš | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,941 MT (5,072 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (4,415 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,818 MT (8,309 Дин.) | 7,472 Дин. | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT (9,194 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 22% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Niš | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (1,310,052 Дин.) | 2,131,990 Дин. | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 MT (128 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 885 MT (1,525 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 921 MT (1,587 Дин.) | 760 Дин. | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 43% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Niš | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (467 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (902 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,567 MT (4,427 Дин.) | 1,732 Дин. | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 267 MT (461 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT (293 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (461 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (197 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 MT (159 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (840 Дин.) | 254 Дин. | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 44% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Niš | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 MT (2,564 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT (1,035 Дин.) | 597 Дин. | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (2,414 Дин.) | 1,748 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,416 MT (4,167 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 304 MT (525 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT (196 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (162 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,788 MT (70,335 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (8 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,267 MT (5,633 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 116 MT (200 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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