Cost of living in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 9% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 43% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Puerto Montt | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,876 (1,107 MT) | 753 MT | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,150 (491 MT) | 358 MT | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,732 (218 MT) | 232 MT | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$901 (72 MT) | 82 MT | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,663 (212 MT) | 121 MT | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,575 (126 MT) | 76 MT | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,230 (337 MT) | 397 MT | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,372 (109 MT) | 110 MT | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,572 (125 MT) | 43 MT | + 190% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,400 (112 MT) | 60 MT | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,849 (546 MT) | 659 MT | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,240 (179 MT) | 83 MT | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$707 (56 MT) | 24 MT | + 135% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 53% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Puerto Montt | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$555,473 (44,319 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$315,041 (25,136 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$56,302 (4,492 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$351,120 (28,015 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$250,000 (19,947 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$49,904 (3,982 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,511 (1,238 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$297,605 (23,745 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,149 (4,639 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,603 (766 MT) | 346 MT | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,822 (704 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Puerto Montt | Maputo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$41,941 (3,346 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$24,655 (1,967 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$56,931 (4,542 MT) | 4,818 MT | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,859 (4,297 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 127% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 127% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Puerto Montt | Maputo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$24,159,600 (1,927,603 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 154% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,067 (85 MT) | 74 MT | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,226 (3,130 MT) | 885 MT | + 254% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$11,405 (910 MT) | 921 MT | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 36% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Puerto Montt | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$8,026 (640 MT) | 271 MT | + 137% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,566 (843 MT) | 523 MT | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,271 (2,575 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,186 (334 MT) | 267 MT | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,515 (201 MT) | 170 MT | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,973 (317 MT) | 268 MT | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,721 (137 MT) | 114 MT | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,033 (162 MT) | 92 MT | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,917 (711 MT) | 487 MT | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 12% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Puerto Montt | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$17,321 (1,382 MT) | 1,487 MT | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,154 (571 MT) | 600 MT | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$40,143 (3,203 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 129% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,927 (2,787 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,495 (359 MT) | 304 MT | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,261 (260 MT) | 114 MT | + 129% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,555 (204 MT) | 94 MT | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$498,764 (39,794 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$77 (6 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,443 (2,668 MT) | 3,267 MT | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,535 (282 MT) | 116 MT | + 143% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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