Cost of living
Mapai compared to Beira (Mozambique)
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Overview comparison
MapaiBeira (Mozambique)
Consumer prices in Mapai are roughly 16% higher than in Beira (Mozambique).
Cost of living
| Item | Mapai | Beira (Mozambique) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,457 | 1,002 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,855 | 1,995 |
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| Without rent one person | 377 | 320 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,403 | 981 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,112.01 | 568.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,595.73 | 732.42 |
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| Food person | 321 | 298 |
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| Food family | 841 | 715 |
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| Transport person | 81.21 | 67.9 |
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| Transport family | 255.79 | 194.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.72 years | 74.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mapai | Beira (Mozambique) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.26 | 5.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.87 | 31.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.16 | 4.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 1.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.16 | 3.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 1.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mapai | Beira (Mozambique) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 581.67 | 487.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 923.98 | 408.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,202.79 | 833.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,529.5 | 460.46 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.58 | 53.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 149.84 | 74.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.61 | 55.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mapai | Beira (Mozambique) |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.13 | 17.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,979 | 2,944 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,056 | 2,657 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.15 | 0.23 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.77% | 30.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.47 | 13.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mapai | Beira (Mozambique) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.23 | 1.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.21 | 1.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.71 | 1.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.02 | 16.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.3 | 3.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.11 | 7.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.56 |
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Other
| Item | Mapai | Beira (Mozambique) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.12 | 26.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.92 | 3.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.06 | 33.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.77 | 4.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.09 | 31.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.25 | 58.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 297.07 | 245.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,397 | 5,900 |
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