Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guayaquil | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,539 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (4,061 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (1,653 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (670 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (1,386 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (600 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (2,213 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.19 (1,319 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (672 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (896 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (6,824 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (1,206 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (521 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guayaquil | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $822 (495,002 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $414 (249,031 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (44,743 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (320,291 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (194,080 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $56 (33,628 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (14,981 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $357 (214,919 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (92,641 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.87 (3,533 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (6,271 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (36,339 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (20,500 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (69,140 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (50,379 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,016 (11,450,909 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (474 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (12,957 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (6,282 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 9% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guayaquil | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.89 (3,547 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (5,737 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (17,940 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (3,386 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (2,325 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (3,321 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.71 (1,031 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (982 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (7,457 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 8% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guayaquil | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (9,192 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (7,910 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (26,806 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (30,500 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (5,256 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (1,850 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.63 (982 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $864 (520,111 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (115 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (25,403 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.96 (1,785 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 78% | |
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 524 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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