Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 72% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Munich | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (1,028 MT) | 753 MT | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (628 MT) | 358 MT | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (378 MT) | 232 MT | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (85 MT) | 82 MT | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (256 MT) | 121 MT | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (189 MT) | 76 MT | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (438 MT) | 397 MT | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (150 MT) | 110 MT | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (134 MT) | 43 MT | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (68 MT) | 60 MT | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (483 MT) | 659 MT | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (108 MT) | 83 MT | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (124 MT) | 24 MT | + 415% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Munich | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,475 (168,590 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (127,539 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €256 (17,473 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (96,319 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (72,098 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (10,842 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 432% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (2,486 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (29,621 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (11,789 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (353 MT) | 346 MT | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (1,214 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Munich | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (5,884 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (2,264 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (6,175 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (7,818 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 187% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Munich | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (1,696,416 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (141 MT) | 74 MT | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (4,123 MT) | 885 MT | + 366% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (1,479 MT) | 921 MT | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Munich | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (460 MT) | 271 MT | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (576 MT) | 523 MT | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (4,300 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (260 MT) | 267 MT | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (133 MT) | 170 MT | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (219 MT) | 268 MT | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (81 MT) | 114 MT | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (91 MT) | 92 MT | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (1,549 MT) | 487 MT | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Munich | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (3,141 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,668 MT) | 600 MT | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (10,018 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 616% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (4,199 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (914 MT) | 304 MT | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (311 MT) | 114 MT | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (273 MT) | 94 MT | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (33,673 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (8 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (2,782 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (481 MT) | 116 MT | + 315% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 182 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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