Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 38% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States)
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 45% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Maputo | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 765 MT ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 332 MT ($5.23) | $10 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 441 MT ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 MT ($1.48) | $1.04 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 125 MT ($1.97) | $5.60 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 MT ($1.23) | $4.29 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 317 MT ($5.00) | $7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 MT ($2.13) | $4.52 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 MT ($0.87) | $1.67 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 MT ($1.19) | $4.87 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 756 MT ($12) | $18 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 82 MT ($1.29) | $2.54 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 MT ($0.40) | $2.17 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 28% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Maputo | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 102,845 MT ($1,620) | $2,122 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,287 MT ($713) | $1,465 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,014 MT ($47) | $179 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 67,688 MT ($1,066) | $1,630 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,580 MT ($482) | $1,108 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,672 MT ($26) | $119 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,821 MT ($44) | $44 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,083 MT ($505) | $266 | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,673 MT ($121) | $102 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 269 MT ($4.23) | $15 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,565 MT ($40) | $37 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Maputo | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,816 MT ($44) | $42 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,738 MT ($43) | $38 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 MT ($70) | $99 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,593 MT ($88) | $120 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 38% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Maputo | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 694,621 MT ($10,939) | $27,357 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 79 MT ($1.25) | $0.89 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,522 MT ($24) | $43 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 994 MT ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 56% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Maputo | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 269 MT ($4.24) | $8 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 568 MT ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,304 MT ($36) | $149 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 313 MT ($4.94) | $8 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 MT ($2.73) | $4.86 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 252 MT ($3.97) | $5.57 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 119 MT ($1.87) | $4.35 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 119 MT ($1.88) | $2.82 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 551 MT ($9) | $26 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 48% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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Maputo | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,494 MT ($24) | $53 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 730 MT ($11) | $29 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,205 MT ($19) | $193 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,361 MT ($37) | $106 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 MT ($5.12) | $12 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 197 MT ($3.10) | $4.94 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 MT ($1.18) | $7 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,072 MT ($678) | $389 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.20 MT ($0.07) | $0.18 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,023 MT ($48) | $33 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 127 MT ($2.00) | $8 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 430 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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