Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 65% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 31% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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New York City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (11,685 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (7,002 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (3,791 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (801 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (3,331 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (3,706 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (4,580 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (2,563 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (1,250 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (1,985 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 218% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (11,782 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (1,795 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (1,769 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 178% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (2,975,609 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 294% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (1,936,343 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (100,342 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (2,356,065 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (1,476,583 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 343% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (64,110 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (37,471 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (199,410 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (75,105 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (9,492 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (15,747 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 125% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 17% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (40,363 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (37,729 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (70,363 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (88,492 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) 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 | $27,697 (16,678,312 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (605 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (82,947 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (20,507 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 15% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (5,052 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (12,657 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (66,690 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (6,111 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (2,933 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (4,474 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (4,088 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 262% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (1,522 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (19,558 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 68% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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New York City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (40,427 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (20,861 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (191,445 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (86,679 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 179% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (11,907 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 111% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (3,264 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (5,910 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 246% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (380,823 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (409 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (85,821 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (9,842 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 884% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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