Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 9% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is about the same as in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 911 MT (RD$ 707) | RD$ 558 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 358 MT (RD$ 278) | RD$ 302 | 8% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 278 MT (RD$ 216) | RD$ 118 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 88 MT (RD$ 68) | RD$ 60 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 139 MT (RD$ 108) | RD$ 78 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 71 MT (RD$ 55) | RD$ 63 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 395 MT (RD$ 307) | RD$ 194 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 109 MT (RD$ 85) | RD$ 147 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 47 MT (RD$ 36) | RD$ 72 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 58 MT (RD$ 45) | RD$ 103 | 56% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 598 MT (RD$ 464) | RD$ 691 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 74 MT (RD$ 57) | RD$ 66 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 23 MT (RD$ 18) | RD$ 34 | 46% |
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 86% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 112,163 MT (RD$ 87,058) | RD$ 43,580 | 100% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 46,501 MT (RD$ 36,093) | RD$ 19,187 | 88% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 3,795 MT (RD$ 2,946) | RD$ 4,775 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 64,925 MT (RD$ 50,393) | RD$ 25,239 | 100% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 31,438 MT (RD$ 24,401) | RD$ 12,120 | 101% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,040 MT (RD$ 1,583) | RD$ 2,368 | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 3,020 MT (RD$ 2,344) | RD$ 1,379 | 70% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 28,613 MT (RD$ 22,209) | RD$ 22,557 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,078 MT (RD$ 5,494) | RD$ 6,315 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 346 MT (RD$ 269) | RD$ 254 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,632 MT (RD$ 1,267) | RD$ 185 | 586% |
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 24% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,965 MT (RD$ 2,302) | RD$ 2,043 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 2,560 MT (RD$ 1,987) | RD$ 1,373 | 45% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 4,278 MT (RD$ 3,321) | RD$ 3,455 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 4,838 MT (RD$ 3,755) | RD$ 4,078 | 8% |
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 32% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 759,701 MT (RD$ 589,663) | RD$ 795,493 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 64 MT (RD$ 49) | RD$ 55 | 11% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,067 MT (RD$ 828) | RD$ 1,665 | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 897 MT (RD$ 696) | RD$ 663 | 5% |
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 22% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 271 MT (RD$ 210) | RD$ 309 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 523 MT (RD$ 406) | RD$ 357 | 14% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,545 MT (RD$ 1,199) | RD$ 1,824 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 245 MT (RD$ 190) | RD$ 386 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 170 MT (RD$ 132) | RD$ 154 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 268 MT (RD$ 208) | RD$ 219 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 114 MT (RD$ 89) | RD$ 107 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 86 MT (RD$ 67) | RD$ 139 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 487 MT (RD$ 378) | RD$ 584 | 35% |
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 14% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 1,459 MT (RD$ 1,132) | RD$ 701 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 600 MT (RD$ 466) | RD$ 487 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,400 MT (RD$ 1,087) | RD$ 2,993 | 64% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,457 MT (RD$ 1,907) | RD$ 2,431 | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 305 MT (RD$ 236) | RD$ 391 | 40% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 114 MT (RD$ 88) | RD$ 179 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 105 MT (RD$ 82) | RD$ 148 | 45% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 43,652 MT (RD$ 33,881) | RD$ 39,384 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 4.58 MT (RD$ 3.55) | RD$ 8 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 3,274 MT (RD$ 2,541) | RD$ 1,775 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 112 MT (RD$ 87) | RD$ 246 | 65% |
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For example, you would need at least RD$ 143,293 (184,614 MT) in Maputo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 131,000 in Santo Domingo.