Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Melbourne | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (9,117 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (5,747 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (2,693 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (827 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (2,608 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (2,286 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (3,092 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (1,890 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (1,415 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (2,791 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 347% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (6,750 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (1,549 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (1,367 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Melbourne | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (1,821,733 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (1,184,027 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (97,345 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (993,627 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,148 (849,059 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (92,137 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (31,954 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (317,730 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (107,760 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (5,813 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (16,288 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 133% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Melbourne | malabo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (55,899 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (36,726 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (70,094 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (83,833 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) 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 | AU$38,609 (15,258,152 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (776 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (78,120 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (14,424 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Melbourne | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (4,003 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (7,393 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (40,613 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (4,296 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (2,891 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (4,057 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (2,128 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (1,352 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (14,782 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Melbourne | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (23,309 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (17,419 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (191,355 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (50,936 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (8,988 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (2,080 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (4,735 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 177% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (482,784 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (235 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (34,530 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (16,749 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 1575% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 681 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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