Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (6,983 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (4,454 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (1,692 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (747 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (1,431 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (661 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (2,898 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (1,261 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (610 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (822 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (3,365 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (1,546 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (451 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (534,533 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (349,262 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (20,042 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (354,605 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (221,858 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (15,410 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (9,673 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (234,249 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (145,657 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (3,574 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (1,636 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (34,507 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (22,912 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (77,948 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (55,204 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (16,566,394 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (595 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (12,544 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,683 (2,602 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (3,435 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (7,611 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (19,602 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (4,706 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (1,535 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (2,496 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (2,028 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (1,739 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (3,669 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (13,833 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (6,123 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (12,243 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (19,374 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (4,337 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (1,847 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (2,092 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (304,121 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (101 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (20,891 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (1,242 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,080 prices entered by 380 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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