Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 44% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 81% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U731 (1,182 MT) | 753 MT | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U441 (714 MT) | 358 MT | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U214 (345 MT) | 232 MT | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U41 (67 MT) | 82 MT | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U166 (269 MT) | 121 MT | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U112 (181 MT) | 76 MT | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U283 (457 MT) | 397 MT | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U77 (125 MT) | 110 MT | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U59 (95 MT) | 43 MT | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U91 (148 MT) | 60 MT | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U346 (559 MT) | 659 MT | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U130 (211 MT) | 83 MT | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U79 (128 MT) | 24 MT | + 432% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 29% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,697 (73,891 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,332 (42,578 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,789 (6,127 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,318 (44,173 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,767 (30,346 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,643 (4,273 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,488 (2,406 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U20,168 (32,611 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,525 (10,551 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U268 (433 MT) | 346 MT | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U318 (514 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 26% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,668 (5,930 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,553 (2,511 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,560 (7,373 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,258 (6,886 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 165% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,291,490 (2,088,295 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U75 (121 MT) | 74 MT | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,319 (3,750 MT) | 885 MT | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U431 (697 MT) | 921 MT | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 62% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U310 (501 MT) | 271 MT | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U551 (891 MT) | 523 MT | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,645 (2,660 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U372 (601 MT) | 267 MT | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U157 (253 MT) | 170 MT | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U336 (544 MT) | 268 MT | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U106 (171 MT) | 114 MT | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U148 (240 MT) | 92 MT | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U538 (870 MT) | 487 MT | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 78% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,432 (2,315 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U645 (1,043 MT) | 600 MT | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,414 (2,286 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,304 (3,725 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U394 (637 MT) | 304 MT | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U193 (312 MT) | 114 MT | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U165 (267 MT) | 94 MT | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,336 (86,242 MT) | 40,788 MT | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U4.82 (8 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,620 (4,237 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U201 (325 MT) | 116 MT | + 181% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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