Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 14% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 25% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guatemala City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (5,698 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (3,760 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (2,137 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (1,154 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (1,401 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (804 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (3,237 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (1,772 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (738 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (842 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (7,145 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (1,383 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (606 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 20% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guatemala City | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (599,669 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (377,011 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (44,206 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (507,481 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (299,676 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (32,519 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (20,137 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (266,834 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (64,324 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (6,929 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (2,411 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 34% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (37,892 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (23,295 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (62,822 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (56,426 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guatemala City | malabo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (12,965,661 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (754 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (20,990 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (7,479 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (2,758 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (16,223 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (21,864 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (3,282 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (3,046 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (3,918 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (1,733 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (1,075 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (7,425 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 5% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Guatemala City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (13,653 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (6,503 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (16,907 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (27,719 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (4,257 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (2,446 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (1,664 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (435,566 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (120 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (40,624 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (1,976 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 98% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 429 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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