- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- Malaysia
- Bata
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bata, Equatorial Guinea compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 63% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (RM71) | RM15 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (RM25) | RM10 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (RM14) | RM9 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,900 Franc (RM14) | RM6 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (RM11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (RM29) | RM35 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (RM14) | RM3.55 | + 302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 503 Franc (RM3.59) | RM12 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Franc (RM29) | RM78 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (RM3.57) | RM3.28 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 171% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 625,000 Franc (RM4,465) | RM1,135 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 750,000 Franc (RM5,358) | RM525 | + 921% | |
| 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 | 550,000 Franc (RM3,929) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250,000 Franc (RM1,786) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (RM1,072) | RM136 | + 687% | |
| 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 | 750 Franc (RM5.36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (RM536) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 7% 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 (RM3.43) | RM1.96 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 21% more expensive than 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.) | 3,125 Franc (RM22) | RM8 | + 172% | |
| 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 | 15,000 Franc (RM107) | - | - | |
| 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 | 22,500 Franc (RM161) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (RM36) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Franc (RM57) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,515 Franc (RM11) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (RM429) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (RM7) | RM13 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 67% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,345
(748,228 Franc)
in Bata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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