Cost of living in Maputo is 97% higher than in Ntcheu (without rent).
Rent in Maputo is 145% more expensive than in Ntcheu.
Cost of living including rent in Maputo is 117% higher than in Ntcheu.
Food in Maputo is 62% more expensive than in Ntcheu.
Transport in Maputo is 344% more expensive than in Ntcheu.
| Maputo | Ntcheu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maputo | Ntcheu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.9 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.9 $ | 20.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.47 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 0.89 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.26 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.6 $ | 1.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.1 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 34.1 $ | 15.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.67 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.97 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.88 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ | 0.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.1 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.7 $ | 49.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
134 $ | 35.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 116 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 913 $ | 248 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ | 259 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,787 $ | 409 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,581 $ | 10,394 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,586 $ | 485 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 239 $ | 461 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.92 % | 12.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.8 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.98 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Haircut | 7.26 $ | 3.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.4 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.9 $ | 29.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 273 $ | 363 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,539 $ | 1,361 $ |