Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 42% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea)
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 58% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 538 MT (₩8,352) | ₩9,248 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 337 MT (₩5,231) | ₩6,620 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 242 MT (₩3,751) | ₩5,442 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 87 MT (₩1,355) | ₩2,436 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 139 MT (₩2,151) | ₩4,201 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 64 MT (₩991) | ₩6,072 | 84% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 401 MT (₩6,225) | ₩12,999 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 108 MT (₩1,676) | ₩6,195 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 42 MT (₩657) | ₩4,034 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 60 MT (₩935) | ₩2,450 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 564 MT (₩8,746) | ₩25,826 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 75 MT (₩1,165) | ₩2,747 | 58% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 23 MT (₩352) | ₩3,417 | 90% |
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 11% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 112,691 MT (₩1,748,304) | ₩2,053,430 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 46,539 MT (₩722,019) | ₩1,303,170 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 3,795 MT (₩58,882) | ₩277,224 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 66,878 MT (₩1,037,550) | ₩1,016,250 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 35,659 MT (₩553,211) | ₩704,152 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,040 MT (₩31,644) | ₩115,499 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 3,635 MT (₩56,390) | ₩30,092 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 28,613 MT (₩443,905) | ₩362,068 | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,078 MT (₩109,804) | ₩104,479 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 360 MT (₩5,580) | ₩10,579 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,632 MT (₩25,319) | ₩17,420 | 45% |
| Clothes in Maputo (Mozambique) is 35% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 2,965 MT (₩46,007) | ₩72,873 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 2,560 MT (₩39,721) | ₩55,608 | 29% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 4,278 MT (₩66,374) | ₩105,719 | 37% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 4,838 MT (₩75,055) | ₩168,969 | 56% |
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 63% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 890,096 MT (₩13,809,073) | ₩30,908,500 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 63 MT (₩982) | ₩1,440 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,067 MT (₩16,553) | ₩77,007 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 897 MT (₩13,921) | ₩14,747 | 6% |
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 50% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 271 MT (₩4,201) | ₩6,804 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 554 MT (₩8,596) | ₩6,501 | 32% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,726 MT (₩26,780) | ₩28,310 | 5% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 245 MT (₩3,807) | ₩16,300 | 77% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 167 MT (₩2,584) | ₩9,484 | 73% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 279 MT (₩4,323) | ₩8,606 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 117 MT (₩1,818) | ₩3,018 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 90 MT (₩1,403) | ₩2,602 | 46% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 486 MT (₩7,545) | ₩16,329 | 54% |
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 37% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 1,449 MT (₩22,486) | ₩31,679 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 600 MT (₩9,312) | ₩21,367 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,400 MT (₩21,720) | ₩177,731 | 88% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,387 MT (₩37,028) | ₩64,288 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 305 MT (₩4,726) | ₩11,421 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 114 MT (₩1,764) | ₩5,249 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 105 MT (₩1,630) | ₩5,102 | 68% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 43,652 MT (₩677,219) | ₩595,350 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 4.58 MT (₩71) | ₩157 | 55% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 3,352 MT (₩52,006) | ₩65,757 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 110 MT (₩1,702) | ₩4,587 | 63% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩5,730,000 in Seoul you would need to make just about ₩3,312,761 (213,532 MT) in Maputo.