Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 141 (489 MT) | 753 MT | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (260 MT) | 358 MT | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (154 MT) | 232 MT | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 18 (63 MT) | 82 MT | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 42 (147 MT) | 121 MT | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (87 MT) | 76 MT | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 68 (237 MT) | 397 MT | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 26 (92 MT) | 110 MT | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (75 MT) | 43 MT | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 21 (73 MT) | 60 MT | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 98 (339 MT) | 659 MT | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (79 MT) | 83 MT | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 16 (55 MT) | 24 MT | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 48% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 13,780 (47,857 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 10,879 (37,781 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,590 (5,521 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (28,067 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (20,321 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,305 (4,533 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 670 (2,326 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,060 (21,044 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (6,511 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 93 (323 MT) | 346 MT | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 53 (183 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 11% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 844 (2,930 MT) | 2,941 MT | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 591 (2,054 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,667 (5,789 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,353 (4,700 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 82% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 328,375 (1,140,415 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (82 MT) | 74 MT | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (2,820 MT) | 885 MT | + 219% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 162 (562 MT) | 921 MT | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (210 MT) | 271 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (810 MT) | 523 MT | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 569 (1,977 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (154 MT) | 267 MT | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (112 MT) | 170 MT | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (198 MT) | 268 MT | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 32 (113 MT) | 114 MT | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (80 MT) | 92 MT | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 181 (630 MT) | 487 MT | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 510 (1,771 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 238 (827 MT) | 600 MT | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 792 (2,749 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 647 (2,247 MT) | 2,416 MT | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 83 (290 MT) | 304 MT | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (120 MT) | 114 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 30 (103 MT) | 94 MT | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,055 (31,447 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (6 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 457 (1,587 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (162 MT) | 116 MT | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 519 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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