Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique)
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tete (Mozambique) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (905 MT) | 250 MT | 262% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (483 MT) | 750 MT | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.35 (297 MT) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.92 (51 MT) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.82 (212 MT) | 76 MT | 179% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.19 (232 MT) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (414 MT) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.06 (170 MT) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.47 (82 MT) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.61 (145 MT) | 50 MT | 190% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $11 (618 MT) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.19 (121 MT) | 80 MT | 52% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.57 (143 MT) | - | - |
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tete (Mozambique) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,325 (184,575 MT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,093 (116,202 MT) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $185 (10,250 MT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,340 (129,928 MT) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,633 (90,651 MT) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $112 (6,227 MT) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $62 (3,424 MT) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $321 (17,826 MT) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $134 (7,443 MT) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (596 MT) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $25 (1,379 MT) | - | - |
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tete (Mozambique) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $54 (2,988 MT) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (2,143 MT) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $90 (5,021 MT) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $137 (7,618 MT) | - | - |
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tete (Mozambique) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,457 (1,302,215 MT) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 (47 MT) | - | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $73 (4,069 MT) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $16 (882 MT) | - | - |
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tete (Mozambique) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (410 MT) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $15 (850 MT) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $99 (5,485 MT) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (414 MT) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.20 (178 MT) | 150 MT | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $7 (388 MT) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.08 (226 MT) | 120 MT | 89% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.57 (87 MT) | 35 MT | 149% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $24 (1,343 MT) | 100 MT | 1243% |
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Tete (Mozambique) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $43 (2,410 MT) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $28 (1,546 MT) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $279 (15,481 MT) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $89 (4,923 MT) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $15 (806 MT) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.06 (281 MT) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $9 (489 MT) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $421 (23,386 MT) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.69 (38 MT) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $52 (2,892 MT) | 3,500 MT | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (522 MT) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 739,001 MT ($13,312) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 604,000 MT in Tete.