Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 11% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Quito | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (514 MT) | 753 MT | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (478 MT) | 358 MT | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.13 (198 MT) | 232 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (65 MT) | 82 MT | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (167 MT) | 121 MT | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.25 (79 MT) | 76 MT | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.61 (292 MT) | 397 MT | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.21 (140 MT) | 110 MT | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (89 MT) | 43 MT | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (93 MT) | 60 MT | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (947 MT) | 659 MT | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (145 MT) | 83 MT | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.05 (66 MT) | 24 MT | + 176% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 53% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Quito | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $694 (43,895 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $386 (24,427 MT) | 45,709 MT | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 (2,886 MT) | 3,795 MT | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $441 (27,887 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $286 (18,096 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (2,546 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (1,573 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $485 (30,679 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $156 (9,892 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (501 MT) | 346 MT | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (671 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 62% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Quito | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (4,760 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $69 (4,341 MT) | 2,560 MT | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $118 (7,453 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (6,673 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 33% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Quito | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 (1,414,903 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (58 MT) | 74 MT | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (1,564 MT) | 885 MT | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (494 MT) | 921 MT | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Quito | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (390 MT) | 271 MT | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (749 MT) | 523 MT | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (2,720 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (412 MT) | 267 MT | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (296 MT) | 170 MT | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (453 MT) | 268 MT | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (167 MT) | 114 MT | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (112 MT) | 92 MT | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (940 MT) | 487 MT | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 49% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Quito | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $25 (1,611 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (795 MT) | 600 MT | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $49 (3,122 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (3,482 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (796 MT) | 304 MT | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (221 MT) | 114 MT | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.45 (155 MT) | 94 MT | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (43,140 MT) | 40,788 MT | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (11 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (5,005 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (339 MT) | 116 MT | + 192% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 665 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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