Cost of living in malabo, Equatorial Guinea vs Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 230% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,057 Franc (4,471,663 Bs.S.) | 918,336 Bs.S. | + 387% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (2,468,644 Bs.S.) | 399,291 Bs.S. | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 801 Franc (395,430 Bs.S.) | 279,408 Bs.S. | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Franc (487,061 Bs.S.) | 22,251 Bs.S. | + 2089% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Franc (698,997 Bs.S.) | 231,813 Bs.S. | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,712 Franc (1,338,864 Bs.S.) | 487,712 Bs.S. | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 344,996 Bs.S. | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,000 Franc (1,481,187 Bs.S.) | 104,555 Bs.S. | + 1317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,596 Franc (788,209 Bs.S.) | 75,943 Bs.S. | + 938% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 531 Franc (262,366 Bs.S.) | 308,238 Bs.S. | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,324 Franc (4,109,725 Bs.S.) | 1,136,710 Bs.S. | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (740,593 Bs.S.) | 90,878 Bs.S. | + 715% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (246,864 Bs.S.) | 201,723 Bs.S. | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 282% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 868,055 Franc (428,583,814 Bs.S.) | 162,494,000 Bs.S. | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 518,142 Franc (255,821,664 Bs.S.) | 69,236,700 Bs.S. | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83,673 Franc (41,311,578 Bs.S.) | 4,973,240 Bs.S. | + 731% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 640,196 Franc (316,083,248 Bs.S.) | 77,699,600 Bs.S. | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332,836 Franc (164,330,742 Bs.S.) | 45,914,700 Bs.S. | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (24,686,443 Bs.S.) | 2,809,780 Bs.S. | + 779% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (12,202,558 Bs.S.) | 2,149,520 Bs.S. | + 468% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Franc (172,805,104 Bs.S.) | 17,066,400 Bs.S. | + 913% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 136,327 Franc (67,308,576 Bs.S.) | 2,481,280 Bs.S. | + 2613% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,906 Franc (1,928,599 Bs.S.) | 779,079 Bs.S. | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,471 Franc (726,102 Bs.S.) | 505,594 Bs.S. | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 1859% | |||
| Clothes in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 1859% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (34,561,021 Bs.S.) | 1,620,110 Bs.S. | + 2033% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (49,372,887 Bs.S.) | 2,387,920 Bs.S. | + 1968% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (49,372,887 Bs.S.) | 3,482,340 Bs.S. | + 1318% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Franc (49,372,887 Bs.S.) | 3,448,710 Bs.S. | + 1332% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 42% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 551,969,000 Bs.S. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 857 Franc (423,123 Bs.S.) | 12,355 Bs.S. | + 3325% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,791,680 Bs.S. | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,713 Franc (2,327,107 Bs.S.) | 656,837 Bs.S. | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 324% | |||
| Personal Care in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 324% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (4,443,560 Bs.S.) | 254,391 Bs.S. | + 1647% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (2,962,373 Bs.S.) | 576,688 Bs.S. | + 414% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,664 Franc (7,733,621 Bs.S.) | 8,953,290 Bs.S. | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 243,669 Bs.S. | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,465 Franc (1,710,845 Bs.S.) | 137,253 Bs.S. | + 1146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,661 Franc (1,807,339 Bs.S.) | 200,295 Bs.S. | + 802% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,171 Franc (577,949 Bs.S.) | 158,183 Bs.S. | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (1,481,187 Bs.S.) | 46,016 Bs.S. | + 3119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,541 Franc (4,216,928 Bs.S.) | 1,431,010 Bs.S. | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 287% | |||
| Entertainment in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 287% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,691 Franc (8,734,508 Bs.S.) | 1,750,420 Bs.S. | + 399% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 701,858 Bs.S. | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,838,620 Bs.S. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,705 Franc (17,134,663 Bs.S.) | 4,847,410 Bs.S. | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,824 Franc (2,875,329 Bs.S.) | 192,880 Bs.S. | + 1391% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,571 Franc (1,269,604 Bs.S.) | 90,895 Bs.S. | + 1297% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,022 Franc (998,512 Bs.S.) | 329,314 Bs.S. | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,920,200 Bs.S. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 500 Franc (246,864 Bs.S.) | 10,137 Bs.S. | + 2335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,571 Franc (19,537,296 Bs.S.) | 1,249,800 Bs.S. | + 1463% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (493,729 Bs.S.) | 443,448 Bs.S. | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 226% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,719 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 226% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least 1,488,425,432 Bs.S. (3,014,662 Franc) in malabo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 457,000,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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