Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Naples (Italy) is 45% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Naples | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (944 MT) | 753 MT | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (555 MT) | 358 MT | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (292 MT) | 232 MT | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (88 MT) | 82 MT | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (291 MT) | 121 MT | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (164 MT) | 76 MT | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (359 MT) | 397 MT | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (141 MT) | 110 MT | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (101 MT) | 43 MT | + 134% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (99 MT) | 60 MT | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (526 MT) | 659 MT | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (115 MT) | 83 MT | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (63 MT) | 24 MT | + 164% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Naples (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,111 (75,754 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €718 (48,968 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (9,732 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (49,497 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €526 (35,882 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (6,065 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 197% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (1,375 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (25,765 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (8,487 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.80 (395 MT) | 346 MT | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (609 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (4,425 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (1,513 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (5,228 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (4,717 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 95% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,160 (1,443,373 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (116 MT) | 74 MT | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (2,407 MT) | 885 MT | + 172% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (949 MT) | 921 MT | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (411 MT) | 271 MT | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (524 MT) | 523 MT | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (4,926 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.26 (222 MT) | 267 MT | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (226 MT) | 170 MT | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (174 MT) | 268 MT | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (119 MT) | 114 MT | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (103 MT) | 92 MT | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (997 MT) | 487 MT | + 105% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Naples | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (1,681 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,119 MT) | 600 MT | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (4,198 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 200% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (3,870 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (555 MT) | 304 MT | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (130 MT) | 114 MT | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (350 MT) | 94 MT | + 273% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €403 (27,460 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (11 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 131% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (3,075 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (383 MT) | 116 MT | + 231% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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