Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 17% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 16% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Doha | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (5,230 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (4,205 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (2,068 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1,209 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (2,099 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (891 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (3,241 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1,132 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (624 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (1,238 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (15,179 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (1,248 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (874 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 71% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Doha | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (2,013,599 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (1,338,022 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (158,630 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (1,098,515 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (675,465 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (51,992 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (53,486 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (280,800 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (63,653 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (6,967 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (7,379 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 25% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (39,273 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (30,638 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (55,352 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (57,627 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 10% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (14,147,010 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (351 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (22,939 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (9,698 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 5% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (6,342 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (12,990 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (29,309 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (3,750 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (3,140 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (3,462 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (2,226 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (1,251 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (9,059 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 36% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Doha | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (36,580 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (14,572 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (26,817 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (34,272 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (14,024 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 148% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (3,360 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (7,197 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 321% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (322,853 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (145 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (71,055 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (3,437 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 244% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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