Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Madrid | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (10,456 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (6,004 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (2,480 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (695 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (2,052 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (1,567 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,561 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (1,490 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (910 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (761 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,431 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (1,374 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (780 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Madrid | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (1,219,846 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (809,116 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (79,493 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (777,018 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (546,201 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (53,411 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (18,017 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (222,586 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (59,366 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (6,162 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (8,111 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 16% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (46,887 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (19,447 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (52,846 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (56,064 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (18,641,125 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (1,085 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (25,180 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (9,479 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (6,051 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (6,430 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (43,592 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (2,548 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (1,757 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (2,037 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (1,276 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (1,389 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (14,574 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Madrid | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (28,820 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (12,280 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (49,461 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (39,553 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (8,999 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (1,666 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (2,619 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (395,284 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (144 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (33,105 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (3,536 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 254% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,751 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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