Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 38% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
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Maputo (Mozambique) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
985 MT (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 180 | 69% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
358 MT (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 100 | 11% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
232 MT (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 50 | 43% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
82 MT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | 49% |
12 eggs, large | ||
119 MT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | 31% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
75 MT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | 34% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
415 MT (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 100 | 28% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
111 MT (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 97 | 65% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
48 MT (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | 63% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
62 MT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | 36% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
645 MT (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 200 | 0% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
75 MT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | 42% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
23 MT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | 64% |
Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 239% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
Maputo (Mozambique) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
112,163 MT (Mex$ 34,660) | Mex$ 7,000 | 395% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
46,501 MT (Mex$ 14,369) | Mex$ 4,000 | 259% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
3,795 MT (Mex$ 1,173) | Mex$ 300 | 291% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
64,925 MT (Mex$ 20,063) | Mex$ 2,500 | 703% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
31,438 MT (Mex$ 9,715) | Mex$ 2,000 | 386% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
2,040 MT (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 200 | 215% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
3,117 MT (Mex$ 963) | Mex$ 500 | 93% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
28,613 MT (Mex$ 8,842) | Mex$ 6,000 | 47% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
7,427 MT (Mex$ 2,295) | Mex$ 1,000 | 129% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
346 MT (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 180 | 41% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
1,632 MT (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 200 | 152% |
Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 87% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
Maputo (Mozambique) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
2,965 MT (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 500 | 83% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
2,560 MT (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 400 | 98% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
4,492 MT (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 1,000 | 39% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
5,332 MT (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 800 | 106% |
Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 16% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
Maputo (Mozambique) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
759,701 MT (Mex$ 234,760) | - | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
64 MT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | 6% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
967 MT (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 500 | 40% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
898 MT (Mex$ 278) | - | - |
Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 15% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
Maputo (Mozambique) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
271 MT (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 100 | 16% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
523 MT (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 300 | 46% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
1,545 MT (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 500 | 5% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
245 MT (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 50 | 52% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
170 MT (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 75 | 30% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
268 MT (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 70 | 18% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
114 MT (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | 18% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
86 MT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 40 | 34% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
487 MT (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 80 | 88% |
Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 14% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
Maputo (Mozambique) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
1,459 MT (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 300 | 50% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
600 MT (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 150 | 24% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
1,400 MT (Mex$ 433) | - | - |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
2,457 MT (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 500 | 52% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
305 MT (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 130 | 28% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
114 MT (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 50 | 30% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
105 MT (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | 8% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
43,652 MT (Mex$ 13,489) | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
4.58 MT (Mex$ 1.41) | - | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
3,274 MT (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 800 | 26% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
112 MT (Mex$ 35) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 26,287 (85,065 MT) in Maputo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 19,000 in Patzcuaro.