Cost of living in Algiers is 44% lower than in Maputo (without rent).
Rent in Algiers is 63% cheaper than in Maputo.
Cost of living including rent in Algiers is 53% lower than in Maputo.
Food in Algiers is 32% cheaper than in Maputo.
Transport in Algiers is 78% cheaper than in Maputo.
| Algiers | Maputo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Algiers | Maputo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.1 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.8 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.62 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.98 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.56 $ | 1.07 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.14 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.13 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.34 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.68 $ | 2.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.67 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.77 $ | 34.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 36 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.93 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.15 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.23 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 1.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.4 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.3 $ | 68.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.4 $ | 134 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 136 $ | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 267 $ | 913 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 215 $ | 757 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 403 $ | 1,787 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,080 $ | 3,581 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,215 $ | 2,586 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 322 $ | 239 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.14 % | 20.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.7 $ | 64.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.97 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Haircut | 2.43 $ | 7.26 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.1 $ | 33.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 95.9 $ | 273 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,595 $ | 5,539 $ |