Cost of living
Matola compared to Zambezia
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Overview comparison
MatolaZambezia
Consumer prices in Zambezia are roughly 4% higher than in Matola.
Cost of living
| Item | Matola | Zambezia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,058 | 1,077 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,542 | 2,561 |
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| Without rent one person | 467 | 406 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,741 | 1,174 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 398.5 | 678.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 770.3 | 1,394.72 |
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| Food person | 287 | 225 |
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| Food family | 743 | 634 |
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| Transport person | 166.25 | 97.33 |
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| Transport family | 432.3 | 224.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.34 years | 74.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matola | Zambezia |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.46 | 3.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.47 | 20.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.38 | 6.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 | 1.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.3 | 2.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.11 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matola | Zambezia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 493.93 | 453.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 317.9 | 694.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 791.34 | 997.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 545.85 | 1,288.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.83 | 110.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.78 | 183.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.06 | 28.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matola | Zambezia |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.19 | 17.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,455 | 4,094 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,688 | 2,253 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.31 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.09% | 23.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.85 | 18.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matola | Zambezia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.21 | 3.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.78 | 14.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.97 | 4.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.14 | 6.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.72 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Matola | Zambezia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.75 | 50.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.19 | 3.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.14 | 41.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.96 | 4.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.44 | 32.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.8 | 75.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 256.55 | 232.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,959 | 5,294 |
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