Cost of living in malabo, Equatorial Guinea vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
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Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 110% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (E£ 274) | E£ 100 | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (E£ 152) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (E£ 30) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 890 Franc (E£ 27) | E£ 10 | + 171% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,369 Franc (E£ 42) | E£ 12 | + 247% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,712 Franc (E£ 83) | E£ 3.00 | + 2651% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 24 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,000 Franc (E£ 91) | E£ 10 | + 813% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,596 Franc (E£ 49) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 549 Franc (E£ 17) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,357 Franc (E£ 315) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 10 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (E£ 15) | E£ 2.50 | + 509% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 165% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,036,200 Franc (E£ 31,533) | E£ 3,000 | + 951% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 800,000 Franc (E£ 24,345) | E£ 1,500 | + 1523% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (E£ 2,130) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 630,608 Franc (E£ 19,190) | E£ 1,000 | + 1819% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 351,782 Franc (E£ 10,705) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (E£ 1,522) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 165 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 350,000 Franc (E£ 10,651) | E£ 4,000 | + 166% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (E£ 4,565) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (E£ 152) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,471 Franc (E£ 45) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (E£ 2,130) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (E£ 3,043) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (E£ 3,043) | E£ 1,000 | + 204% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Franc (E£ 3,043) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 450 Franc (E£ 14) | E£ 3.50 | + 291% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 60 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (E£ 609) | E£ 50 | + 1117% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Franc (E£ 114) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,153 Franc (E£ 126) | E£ 25 | + 406% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,212 Franc (E£ 37) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (E£ 91) | E£ 10 | + 813% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (E£ 304) | E£ 20 | + 1422% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (E£ 609) | E£ 200 | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 50 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Franc (E£ 1,522) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,577 Franc (E£ 200) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (E£ 91) | E£ 15 | + 509% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,077 Franc (E£ 63) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,530 Franc (E£ 1,416) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (E£ 30) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on August 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 14,692
(482,797 Franc)
in malabo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,700
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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