- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- Malaysia
- Bata
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bata, Equatorial Guinea compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 11% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | RM15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | RM10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | RM9 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | RM6 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (RM31) | RM35 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM3.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400 Franc (RM3.08) | RM12 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (RM23) | RM78 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | RM3.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM3.28 | - | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000 Franc (RM1,927) | RM1,135 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | RM525 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | RM165 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | RM136 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (RM578) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | RM212 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM109,250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (RM3.70) | RM1.96 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | RM8 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM8 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RM14 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 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 | 15,000 Franc (RM116) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Franc (RM5.84) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (RM8) | RM13 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is about the same as in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,621
(469,819 Franc)
in Bata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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