Cost of living in Maputo (Mozambique) is 43% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea)
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| Food in Maputo (Mozambique) is 49% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 985 MT (₩14,955) | ₩9,243 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 358 MT (₩5,431) | ₩6,560 | 17% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 232 MT (₩3,517) | ₩5,477 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 82 MT (₩1,243) | ₩2,331 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 119 MT (₩1,799) | ₩4,174 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 75 MT (₩1,135) | ₩6,265 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 415 MT (₩6,295) | ₩12,999 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 111 MT (₩1,681) | ₩6,773 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 48 MT (₩731) | ₩4,083 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 62 MT (₩937) | ₩2,397 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 645 MT (₩9,792) | ₩26,814 | 63% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 75 MT (₩1,139) | ₩2,646 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 23 MT (₩357) | ₩3,410 | 90% |
| Housing in Maputo (Mozambique) is 19% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 112,163 MT (₩1,702,250) | ₩2,053,430 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 46,501 MT (₩705,718) | ₩1,375,620 | 49% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 3,795 MT (₩57,601) | ₩298,484 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 64,925 MT (₩985,341) | ₩1,285,910 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 31,438 MT (₩477,120) | ₩755,496 | 37% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 2,040 MT (₩30,955) | ₩109,270 | 72% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 3,117 MT (₩47,302) | ₩30,092 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 28,613 MT (₩434,246) | ₩362,068 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,427 MT (₩112,710) | ₩104,479 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 346 MT (₩5,255) | ₩9,942 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,632 MT (₩24,768) | ₩12,811 | 93% |
| 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 (₩45,006) | ₩72,873 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 2,560 MT (₩38,857) | ₩55,608 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 4,492 MT (₩68,175) | ₩105,719 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 5,332 MT (₩80,919) | ₩168,969 | 52% |
| Transportation in Maputo (Mozambique) is 66% 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 | ||
| 759,701 MT (₩11,529,658) | ₩29,775,700 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 64 MT (₩967) | ₩1,456 | 34% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 967 MT (₩14,679) | ₩79,324 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 898 MT (₩13,633) | ₩14,701 | 7% |
| Personal Care in Maputo (Mozambique) is 51% 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 (₩4,109) | ₩6,804 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 523 MT (₩7,936) | ₩6,501 | 22% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,545 MT (₩23,450) | ₩28,310 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 245 MT (₩3,724) | ₩16,300 | 77% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 170 MT (₩2,579) | ₩8,888 | 71% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 268 MT (₩4,061) | ₩8,606 | 53% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 114 MT (₩1,737) | ₩2,941 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 86 MT (₩1,306) | ₩2,602 | 50% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 487 MT (₩7,393) | ₩16,329 | 55% |
| Entertainment in Maputo (Mozambique) is 39% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||
| Maputo (Mozambique) | Seoul (South Korea) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 1,459 MT (₩22,143) | ₩31,888 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 600 MT (₩9,109) | ₩21,367 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,400 MT (₩21,247) | ₩177,731 | 88% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 2,457 MT (₩37,295) | ₩63,605 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 305 MT (₩4,623) | ₩11,421 | 60% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 114 MT (₩1,726) | ₩4,689 | 63% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 105 MT (₩1,595) | ₩5,102 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 43,652 MT (₩662,483) | ₩595,350 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 4.58 MT (₩69) | ₩157 | 56% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 3,274 MT (₩49,690) | ₩65,757 | 24% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 112 MT (₩1,707) | ₩4,586 | 63% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩6,560,000 in Seoul you would need to make just about ₩3,750,018 (247,093 MT) in Maputo.