Cost of living in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 34% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bata | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,211 Franc (RM83) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,971 Franc (RM44) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,910 Franc (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,520 Franc (RM11) | RM5.99 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Franc (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,608 Franc (RM12) | RM4.02 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,018 Franc (RM37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,756 Franc (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,357 Franc (RM18) | RM3.15 | + 457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 480 Franc (RM3.57) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,751 Franc (RM50) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,603 Franc (RM12) | RM3.67 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,071 Franc (RM8) | RM3.37 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 57% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bata | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 740,481 Franc (RM5,507) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 540,986 Franc (RM4,023) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 154,143 Franc (RM1,146) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,034 Franc (RM3,600) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 297,218 Franc (RM2,210) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145,857 Franc (RM1,085) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,892 Franc (RM780) | RM97 | + 700% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,428 Franc (RM3,439) | RM1,429 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 134,999 Franc (RM1,004) | RM209 | + 379% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,959 Franc (RM52) | RM27 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bata | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62,238 Franc (RM463) | RM150 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51,879 Franc (RM386) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,536 Franc (RM510) | RM280 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,194 Franc (RM626) | RM747 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 15% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bata | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,477,840 Franc (RM48,173) | RM122,470 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 530 Franc (RM3.94) | RM2.58 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (RM223) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bata | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (RM22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (RM30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (RM112) | RM70 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (RM30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,696 Franc (RM20) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,402 Franc (RM25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,380 Franc (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,620 Franc (RM12) | RM7 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,578 Franc (RM64) | RM24 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 15% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bata | Alor Star | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,182 Franc (RM158) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RM23 | - | |
| 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 | 46,142 Franc (RM343) | RM126 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,371 Franc (RM47) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,886 Franc (RM29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,300 Franc (RM10) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (RM5,206) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 169 Franc (RM1.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,998 Franc (RM424) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (RM7) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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