Cost of living
Maputo compared to Manica
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Manica are roughly 1% higher than in Maputo.
Cost of living
| Item | Maputo | Manica |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,292 | 1,370 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,884 | 3,022 |
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| Without rent one person | 406 | 515 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,298 | 1,471 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 873.93 | 913.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,892.69 | 1,728.41 |
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| Food person | 329 | 249 |
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| Food family | 741 | 681 |
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| Transport person | 65.5 | 65.41 |
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| Transport family | 235.14 | 208.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 83.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maputo | Manica |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.94 | 6.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.65 | 29.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.24 | 7.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maputo | Manica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 584.25 | 586.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 887.44 | 969.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,472.59 | 1,573.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,212 | 1,571.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.39 | 94.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.25 | 138.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.34 | 37.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maputo | Manica |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.33 | 18.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,096 | 3,604 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,550 | 2,155 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.54% | 20% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.52 | 26.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maputo | Manica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.94 | 0.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.53 | 2.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.68 | 17.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.63 | 6.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 6.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Maputo | Manica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.07 | 69.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.75 | 3.95 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.82 | 41.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.25 | 4.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.25 | 36.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.47 | 50.86 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 264.4 | 263.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,493 | 5,014 |
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