Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Tete, Mozambique
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (1,208 MT) | 250 MT | + 383% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (665 MT) | 750 MT | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (323 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (66 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.57 (267 MT) | 76 MT | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (300 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (508 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (236 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (99 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (190 MT) | 50 MT | + 280% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (819 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (149 MT) | 80 MT | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (161 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (247,951 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (160,340 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (12,514 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (176,592 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (119,687 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (8,104 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (5,309 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (24,069 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (9,340 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (817 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (1,796 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (3,883 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (2,921 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (6,851 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (8,954 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (1,756,235 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (63 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (5,423 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (1,189 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (516 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (1,238 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (7,863 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (591 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (260 MT) | 150 MT | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (457 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (280 MT) | 120 MT | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (115 MT) | 35 MT | + 229% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (1,769 MT) | 100 MT | + 1669% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (3,395 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (2,141 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (20,878 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (6,956 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (1,050 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (369 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (623 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (29,408 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (44 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (4,062 MT) | 3,500 MT | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (704 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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