Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 67% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 76% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) | ||||
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| Maputo | Port-au-Prince | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 753 MT (1,846 Gourde) | 765 Gourde | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT (878 Gourde) | 376 Gourde | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT (569 Gourde) | 267 Gourde | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT (201 Gourde) | 124 Gourde | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (296 Gourde) | 214 Gourde | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 MT (187 Gourde) | 136 Gourde | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 MT (975 Gourde) | 561 Gourde | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 MT (269 Gourde) | 368 Gourde | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 MT (106 Gourde) | 180 Gourde | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 MT (148 Gourde) | 82 Gourde | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 MT (1,617 Gourde) | 569 Gourde | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 MT (203 Gourde) | 144 Gourde | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (59 Gourde) | 60 Gourde | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 119% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) | ||||
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| Maputo | Port-au-Prince | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 108,298 MT (265,699 Gourde) | 110,085 Gourde | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,709 MT (112,143 Gourde) | 57,133 Gourde | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (9,311 Gourde) | 11,000 Gourde | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (159,287 Gourde) | 54,849 Gourde | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (77,130 Gourde) | 24,455 Gourde | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (5,004 Gourde) | 4,875 Gourde | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,227 MT (10,371 Gourde) | 4,145 Gourde | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,780 MT (70,609 Gourde) | 22,097 Gourde | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (18,220 Gourde) | 6,950 Gourde | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT (849 Gourde) | 1,112 Gourde | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,647 MT (4,042 Gourde) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 120% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) | ||||
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| Maputo | Port-au-Prince | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,941 MT (7,215 Gourde) | 3,500 Gourde | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (6,281 Gourde) | 2,928 Gourde | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,818 MT (11,821 Gourde) | 5,000 Gourde | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT (13,081 Gourde) | 5,000 Gourde | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 57% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) | ||||
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| Maputo | Port-au-Prince | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (1,863,853 Gourde) | 1,304,000 Gourde | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 MT (183 Gourde) | 87 Gourde | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 885 MT (2,170 Gourde) | 1,728 Gourde | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 921 MT (2,258 Gourde) | 1,059 Gourde | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 45% cheaper than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) | ||||
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| Maputo | Port-au-Prince | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (664 Gourde) | 550 Gourde | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (1,283 Gourde) | 10,000 Gourde | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,567 MT (6,299 Gourde) | 1,750 Gourde | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 267 MT (656 Gourde) | 600 Gourde | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT (417 Gourde) | 318 Gourde | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (656 Gourde) | 380 Gourde | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (281 Gourde) | 197 Gourde | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 MT (226 Gourde) | 295 Gourde | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (1,195 Gourde) | 1,000 Gourde | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 74% more expensive than in Port-au-Prince (Haiti) | ||||
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| Maputo | Port-au-Prince | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 MT (3,647 Gourde) | 1,878 Gourde | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT (1,473 Gourde) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (3,435 Gourde) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,416 MT (5,928 Gourde) | 3,572 Gourde | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 304 MT (747 Gourde) | 414 Gourde | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT (279 Gourde) | 193 Gourde | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (231 Gourde) | 200 Gourde | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,788 MT (100,068 Gourde) | 50,000 Gourde | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (11 Gourde) | 5.33 Gourde | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,267 MT (8,015 Gourde) | 2,897 Gourde | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 116 MT (284 Gourde) | 133 Gourde | + 114% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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