Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 13% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 21% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 119 (420 MT) | 753 MT | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (267 MT) | 358 MT | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (156 MT) | 232 MT | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (67 MT) | 82 MT | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (138 MT) | 121 MT | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (84 MT) | 76 MT | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (228 MT) | 397 MT | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (89 MT) | 110 MT | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (64 MT) | 43 MT | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (79 MT) | 60 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (368 MT) | 659 MT | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (78 MT) | 83 MT | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (46 MT) | 24 MT | + 90% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 55% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,068 (39,250 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,659 (34,254 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,645 (5,835 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,998 (24,818 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,928 (21,022 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,020 (3,616 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 415 (1,472 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,308 (15,278 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,697 (6,019 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (312 MT) | 346 MT | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 143 (507 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 715 (2,535 MT) | 2,941 MT | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 527 (1,869 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,305 (4,628 MT) | 4,818 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (4,625 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 112% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 370,249 (1,313,039 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (76 MT) | 74 MT | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,001 (3,549 MT) | 885 MT | + 301% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 134 (474 MT) | 921 MT | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (232 MT) | 271 MT | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (836 MT) | 523 MT | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 462 (1,637 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (138 MT) | 267 MT | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (107 MT) | 170 MT | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (184 MT) | 268 MT | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (89 MT) | 114 MT | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (71 MT) | 92 MT | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 134 (476 MT) | 487 MT | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 331 (1,173 MT) | 1,487 MT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (772 MT) | 600 MT | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (2,813 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (1,919 MT) | 2,416 MT | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (220 MT) | 304 MT | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (121 MT) | 114 MT | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (103 MT) | 94 MT | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (27,714 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.66 (5.89 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 539 (1,911 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (168 MT) | 116 MT | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 57 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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