Cost of living in Cape Town (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 184 (630 MT) | 753 MT | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 77 (263 MT) | 358 MT | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 41 (141 MT) | 232 MT | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (62 MT) | 82 MT | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 49 (169 MT) | 121 MT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (64 MT) | 76 MT | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (237 MT) | 397 MT | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (97 MT) | 110 MT | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (77 MT) | 43 MT | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (78 MT) | 60 MT | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 136 (465 MT) | 659 MT | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 27 (92 MT) | 83 MT | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 18 (62 MT) | 24 MT | + 157% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 15,615 (53,477 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,794 (40,392 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,252 (4,288 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 12,764 (43,714 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,979 (27,327 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 996 (3,410 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 598 (2,046 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,038 (17,255 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,336 (4,575 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 110 (375 MT) | 346 MT | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 78 (266 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 949 (3,252 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 690 (2,364 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,863 (6,379 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,445 (4,950 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 362,017 (1,239,820 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (78 MT) | 74 MT | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 532 (1,821 MT) | 885 MT | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 163 (557 MT) | 921 MT | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 5% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 82 (280 MT) | 271 MT | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 248 (850 MT) | 523 MT | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 513 (1,758 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (161 MT) | 267 MT | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 33 (112 MT) | 170 MT | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 71 (244 MT) | 268 MT | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 30 (103 MT) | 114 MT | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (79 MT) | 92 MT | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 198 (679 MT) | 487 MT | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Cape Town | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 422 (1,445 MT) | 1,487 MT | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 219 (749 MT) | 600 MT | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 762 (2,611 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 756 (2,589 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 69 (238 MT) | 304 MT | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (113 MT) | 114 MT | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 39 (133 MT) | 94 MT | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,213 (28,127 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.38 (4.74 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 766 (2,623 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 53 (181 MT) | 116 MT | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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