Cost of living comparison

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

compared to

Mozambique

Maputo vs. Kingstown Cost of Living Summary

Maputo is 16.1% cheaper than Kingstown.

Restaurants: pay 12.3% less in Maputo
Groceries: pay 62.1% less in Maputo
Transportation: pay 46.0% less in Maputo
Housing: pay 40.6% more in Maputo
Childcare: pay 22.4% more in Maputo
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.6% more in Maputo
Clothing: pay 10.8% less in Maputo

The cost of housing, childcare, and entertainment and sports in Maputo are more expensive than in Kingstown. Expenses including groceries, transportation, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Maputo.

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Maputo vs. Kingstown Cost Breakdown

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pay 12.3% less for restaurants

	Kingstown	Maputo
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.48 EC$17.50	$10.17 MZN649.90	+57.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.55 EC$28.50	$7.13 MZN455.34	-32.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.34 EC$6.33	$0.85 MZN54.07	-63.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$0.71 MZN45.36	-61.6%
Average			-12.3%

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pay 62.1% less for groceries

	Kingstown	Maputo
Bread 1 loaf	$2.13 EC$5.76	$1.01 MZN64.68	-52.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.47 EC$17.49	$10.43 MZN666.56	+61.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.14 EC$32.81	$5.92 MZN378.48	-51.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.49 EC$12.13	$2.46 MZN156.98	-45.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.80 EC$4.86	$2.60 MZN166.10	+44.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.32 EC$11.67	$0.91 MZN58.39	-78.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 EC$4.31	$0.35 MZN22.68	-77.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.37 EC$11.80	$0.75 MZN48.19	-82.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.65 EC$7.18	$0.48 MZN30.61	-82.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$0.46 MZN29.48	-73.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$0.35 MZN22.68	-79.7%
Average			-62.1%

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pay 46.0% less for transportation

	Kingstown	Maputo
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$11.87 EC$32.09	$5.24 MZN334.69	-55.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.95 EC$135.00	$23.47 MZN1,499.77	-53.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,927.14 EC$102K	$31,685.19 MZN2M	-16.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$25.90 EC$70.00	$10.95 MZN699.89	-57.7%
Average			-46.0%

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pay 40.6% more for housing

	Kingstown	Maputo
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$51.80 EC$140.00	$87.62 MZN5,599.12	+69.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$543.78 MZN34,747.44	+91.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$323.77 EC$875.00	$378.02 MZN24,155.78	+16.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$56.59 EC$152.94	$53.69 MZN3,431.08	-5.1%
Average			+40.6%

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pay 22.4% more for childcare

	Kingstown	Maputo
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$104.84 EC$283.33	$128.31 MZN8,198.72	+22.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$5,140.04 MZN328K
Average			+22.4%

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pay 2.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Kingstown	Maputo
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.67 EC$4.50	$1.56 MZN99.98	-6.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.07 EC$11.00	$2.22 MZN141.85	-45.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.07 EC$11.00	$2.82 MZN179.97	-30.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.38 EC$87.50	$41.91 MZN2,678.15	+29.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.63 EC$12.50	$7.82 MZN499.92	+69.1%
Average			+2.6%

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pay 10.8% less for clothing

	Kingstown	Maputo
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$64.75 EC$175.00	$50.07 MZN3,199.50	-22.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$61.98 EC$167.50	$56.07 MZN3,582.77	-9.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$78.24 MZN4,999.22	+5.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$79.02 MZN5,049.21	-14.6%
Average			-10.8%

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