Cost of living in Faro (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Faro (Portugal) is 4% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Faro | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (586 MT) | 753 MT | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (525 MT) | 358 MT | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (198 MT) | 232 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (56 MT) | 82 MT | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (157 MT) | 121 MT | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.59 (111 MT) | 76 MT | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (356 MT) | 397 MT | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (114 MT) | 110 MT | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (69 MT) | 43 MT | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (76 MT) | 60 MT | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.96 (345 MT) | 659 MT | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (141 MT) | 83 MT | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (45 MT) | 24 MT | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Faro (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Faro | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,005 (69,977 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €709 (49,356 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (6,420 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €772 (53,779 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (39,428 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €61 (4,218 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (1,885 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (26,988 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (6,562 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (665 MT) | 346 MT | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (590 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Faro (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Faro | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (5,296 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (1,732 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (4,421 MT) | 4,818 MT | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (5,914 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Faro (Portugal) is 113% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Faro | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,445 (1,980,714 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (127 MT) | 74 MT | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (2,194 MT) | 885 MT | + 148% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (1,194 MT) | 921 MT | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Faro (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Faro | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.70 (257 MT) | 271 MT | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.44 (240 MT) | 523 MT | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (4,147 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.65 (324 MT) | 267 MT | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.94 (205 MT) | 170 MT | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (336 MT) | 268 MT | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (81 MT) | 114 MT | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (102 MT) | 92 MT | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (819 MT) | 487 MT | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Faro (Portugal) is 42% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Faro | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (1,744 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (784 MT) | 600 MT | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (2,677 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (2,611 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (419 MT) | 304 MT | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 (149 MT) | 114 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.71 (119 MT) | 94 MT | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €596 (41,486 MT) | 40,788 MT | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (23 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 407% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (2,364 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.87 (339 MT) | 116 MT | + 192% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 181 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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