Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 27% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 5% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 753 MT (RM53) | RM17 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 358 MT (RM25) | RM16 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 232 MT (RM16) | RM11 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 MT (RM5.75) | RM8 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 MT (RM8) | RM8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 76 MT (RM5.35) | RM8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 MT (RM28) | RM26 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 MT (RM8) | RM8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 MT (RM3.04) | RM6 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 MT (RM4.23) | RM11 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 MT (RM46) | RM109 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 MT (RM5.81) | RM4.55 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 MT (RM1.68) | RM3.18 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 153% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 108,298 MT (RM7,599) | RM2,505 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,709 MT (RM3,207) | RM1,780 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,795 MT (RM266) | RM197 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 64,925 MT (RM4,556) | RM1,411 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,438 MT (RM2,206) | RM902 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,040 MT (RM143) | RM196 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,227 MT (RM297) | RM125 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,780 MT (RM2,020) | RM1,828 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,427 MT (RM521) | RM623 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 346 MT (RM24) | RM29 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,647 MT (RM116) | RM16 | + 641% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 11% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Maputo | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,941 MT (RM206) | RM291 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,560 MT (RM180) | RM139 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,818 MT (RM338) | RM294 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,332 MT (RM374) | RM319 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 38% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Maputo | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 759,701 MT (RM53,308) | RM157,853 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 MT (RM5.22) | RM2.52 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 885 MT (RM62) | RM117 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 921 MT (RM65) | RM44 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 53% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Maputo | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 271 MT (RM19) | RM12 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 MT (RM37) | RM20 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,567 MT (RM180) | RM79 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 267 MT (RM19) | RM34 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 170 MT (RM12) | RM7 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 MT (RM19) | RM12 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 MT (RM8) | RM5.06 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 MT (RM6) | RM7 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 MT (RM34) | RM39 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 25% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Maputo | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,487 MT (RM104) | RM61 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 MT (RM42) | RM26 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400 MT (RM98) | RM70 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,416 MT (RM170) | RM114 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 304 MT (RM21) | RM26 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 114 MT (RM8) | RM12 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 MT (RM7) | RM16 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 40,788 MT (RM2,862) | RM1,762 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.58 MT (RM0.32) | RM0.27 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,267 MT (RM229) | RM180 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 116 MT (RM8) | RM17 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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