Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (1,224 MT) | 753 MT | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (593 MT) | 358 MT | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (273 MT) | 232 MT | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (72 MT) | 82 MT | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (207 MT) | 121 MT | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (148 MT) | 76 MT | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (462 MT) | 397 MT | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (140 MT) | 110 MT | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (81 MT) | 43 MT | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (73 MT) | 60 MT | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (456 MT) | 659 MT | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (139 MT) | 83 MT | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (55 MT) | 24 MT | + 131% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (101,614 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 (68,193 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (9,680 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 (71,154 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €728 (49,295 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (7,424 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 264% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (1,900 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (23,281 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (5,465 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (481 MT) | 346 MT | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (788 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (5,506 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (2,077 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (5,040 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (6,610 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 133% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,240 (1,641,658 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (121 MT) | 74 MT | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (3,002 MT) | 885 MT | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (1,363 MT) | 921 MT | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (438 MT) | 271 MT | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (824 MT) | 523 MT | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (3,765 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (263 MT) | 267 MT | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (184 MT) | 170 MT | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (259 MT) | 268 MT | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (151 MT) | 114 MT | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (152 MT) | 92 MT | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,355 MT) | 487 MT | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Madrid | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (2,495 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,197 MT) | 600 MT | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (3,865 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (3,419 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (841 MT) | 304 MT | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (191 MT) | 114 MT | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (290 MT) | 94 MT | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €595 (40,316 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (8 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (3,670 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (353 MT) | 116 MT | + 204% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,514 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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