Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 18% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 16% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (10,566 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (5,984 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (3,272 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (597 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (3,028 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (3,145 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (3,080 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (2,221 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (1,162 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (1,223 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (12,647 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (1,343 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (1,349 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 47% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,048 (1,233,230 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (1,057,145 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (150,308 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (1,076,805 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (713,332 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (87,148 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (29,774 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (124,775 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (57,246 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (5,116 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (12,325 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 76% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 34% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (31,403 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (23,038 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (69,139 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (68,019 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 5% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,551 (13,579,265 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (557 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (40,965 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (9,673 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 5% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,202 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,688 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (61,291 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,392 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (2,853 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (3,442 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (2,570 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (1,020 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (11,886 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 29% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (31,767 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (15,214 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (117,086 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (43,183 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,896 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (3,481 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (3,716 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (255,815 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (69 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (23,334 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,530 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 553% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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