Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,102 MT) | 753 MT | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (715 MT) | 358 MT | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.90 (399 MT) | 232 MT | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (91 MT) | 82 MT | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (264 MT) | 121 MT | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (216 MT) | 76 MT | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (500 MT) | 397 MT | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (153 MT) | 110 MT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (111 MT) | 43 MT | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (115 MT) | 60 MT | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (584 MT) | 659 MT | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (121 MT) | 83 MT | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (92 MT) | 24 MT | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (124,389 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,514 (102,562 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (14,227 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,099 (74,422 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €977 (66,175 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (7,776 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,671 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (24,244 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (8,065 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (351 MT) | 346 MT | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (794 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (5,183 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (2,224 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (6,704 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (8,034 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 123% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,896 (2,024,860 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (127 MT) | 74 MT | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (2,321 MT) | 885 MT | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (1,523 MT) | 921 MT | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 78% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (640 MT) | 271 MT | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (584 MT) | 523 MT | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (6,541 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (430 MT) | 267 MT | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (275 MT) | 170 MT | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.29 (223 MT) | 268 MT | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.73 (185 MT) | 114 MT | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 (180 MT) | 92 MT | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,450 MT) | 487 MT | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 107% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Milan | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (3,519 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (1,334 MT) | 600 MT | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (6,416 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €116 (7,868 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (740 MT) | 304 MT | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 (133 MT) | 114 MT | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (358 MT) | 94 MT | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (32,545 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (12 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (5,135 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (397 MT) | 116 MT | + 242% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 188 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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