Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 123% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (1,509 MT) | 753 MT | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (691 MT) | 358 MT | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (422 MT) | 232 MT | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (75 MT) | 82 MT | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.26 (332 MT) | 121 MT | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (228 MT) | 76 MT | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (456 MT) | 397 MT | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.82 (304 MT) | 110 MT | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (127 MT) | 43 MT | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.27 (332 MT) | 60 MT | + 451% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,094 MT) | 659 MT | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.01 (190 MT) | 83 MT | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.42 (89 MT) | 24 MT | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,599 (227,094 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,634 (166,223 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (11,279 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,492 (157,256 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,869 (117,915 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (7,703 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (3,680 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (17,894 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (7,472 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (801 MT) | 346 MT | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (1,583 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (3,809 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (2,901 MT) | 2,560 MT | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (6,794 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (8,718 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 260% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 260% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,730 (1,623,540 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.48 (93 MT) | 74 MT | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (6,892 MT) | 885 MT | + 679% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (1,028 MT) | 921 MT | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (555 MT) | 271 MT | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (981 MT) | 523 MT | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (7,627 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (565 MT) | 267 MT | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (379 MT) | 170 MT | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (453 MT) | 268 MT | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (299 MT) | 114 MT | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (134 MT) | 92 MT | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (2,406 MT) | 487 MT | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (3,737 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (2,046 MT) | 600 MT | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (9,072 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 548% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $116 (7,337 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (1,094 MT) | 304 MT | + 260% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 (360 MT) | 114 MT | + 217% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (518 MT) | 94 MT | + 451% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $527 (33,228 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (35 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 672% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (4,931 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (702 MT) | 116 MT | + 506% | |
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TOTAL | + 135% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 691 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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