Cost of living
Maputo compared to Zambezia
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Overview comparison
MaputoZambezia
Consumer prices in Maputo are roughly 6% higher than in Zambezia.
Cost of living
| Item | Maputo | Zambezia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,292 | 1,077 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,884 | 2,561 |
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| Without rent one person | 406 | 406 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,298 | 1,174 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 873.93 | 678.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,892.69 | 1,394.72 |
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| Food person | 329 | 225 |
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| Food family | 741 | 634 |
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| Transport person | 65.5 | 97.33 |
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| Transport family | 235.14 | 224.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 74.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maputo | Zambezia |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.94 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.65 | 20.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.24 | 6.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maputo | Zambezia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 584.25 | 453.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 887.44 | 694.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,472.59 | 997.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,212 | 1,288.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.39 | 110.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.25 | 183.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.34 | 28.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maputo | Zambezia |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.33 | 17.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,096 | 4,094 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,550 | 2,253 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.54% | 23.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.52 | 18.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maputo | Zambezia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.94 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.53 | 3.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.68 | 14.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.63 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 6.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Maputo | Zambezia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.07 | 50.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.75 | 3.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.82 | 41.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.25 | 4.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.25 | 32.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.47 | 75.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 264.4 | 232.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,493 | 5,294 |
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