Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (332 MT) | 753 MT | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (336 MT) | 358 MT | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (106 MT) | 232 MT | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.19 (51 MT) | 82 MT | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (116 MT) | 121 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.34 (65 MT) | 76 MT | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (204 MT) | 397 MT | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (85 MT) | 110 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.17 (51 MT) | 43 MT | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.85 (47 MT) | 60 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (371 MT) | 659 MT | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (79 MT) | 83 MT | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.45 (42 MT) | 24 MT | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 (31,107 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,519 (18,583 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 252 (3,087 MT) | 3,795 MT | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (18,524 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (13,374 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 (2,093 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (1,186 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,072 (25,342 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 528 (6,458 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (272 MT) | 346 MT | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 49 (604 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 131 (1,606 MT) | 2,941 MT | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 94 (1,151 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (3,327 MT) | 4,818 MT | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 194 (2,376 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,204 (809,809 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (57 MT) | 74 MT | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (2,846 MT) | 885 MT | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (418 MT) | 921 MT | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (166 MT) | 271 MT | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (452 MT) | 523 MT | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 127 (1,557 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (189 MT) | 267 MT | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (136 MT) | 170 MT | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (175 MT) | 268 MT | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (97 MT) | 114 MT | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.49 (43 MT) | 92 MT | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (437 MT) | 487 MT | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (1,223 MT) | 1,487 MT | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (749 MT) | 600 MT | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (2,914 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (2,019 MT) | 2,416 MT | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (255 MT) | 304 MT | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (101 MT) | 114 MT | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (123 MT) | 94 MT | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,115 (38,105 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (21 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 360% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 99 (1,208 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (107 MT) | 116 MT | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 84 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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