Cost of living
Maputo Province compared to Xai-Xai
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Overview comparison
Maputo ProvinceXai-Xai
Consumer prices in Xai-Xai are roughly 17% higher than in Maputo Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Maputo Province | Xai-Xai |
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| Total with rent one person | 990 | 1,221 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,183 | 2,909 |
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| Without rent one person | 554 | 472 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,413 | 1,390 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 270.12 | 500.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 303.71 | 1,139.52 |
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| Food person | 394 | 314 |
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| Food family | 1,115 | 865 |
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| Transport person | 147.13 | 72.7 |
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| Transport family | 396.09 | 201.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.5 years | 75.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maputo Province | Xai-Xai |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.5 | 10.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.64 | 62.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.12 | 8.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.47 | 2.65 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maputo Province | Xai-Xai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 56.04 | 477.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.87 | 358.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 354.18 | 1,434.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 158.69 | 697.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.47 | 53.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.14 | 63.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 117.97 | 131.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maputo Province | Xai-Xai |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.67 | 19.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,346 | 3,349 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 639 | 2,532 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.46% | 12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.72 | 31.13 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.59 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maputo Province | Xai-Xai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 | 1.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 1.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.44 | 15.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.36 | 5.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.12 | 6.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 | 0.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Maputo Province | Xai-Xai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.76 | 59.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.92 | 7.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.58 | 37.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.39 | 8.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.3 | 32.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.28 | 85.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 268.14 | 302.25 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,431 | 6,377 |
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