Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 51% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (14,522 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (7,395 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (4,338 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (1,253 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (4,426 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (4,183 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (7,953 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (2,715 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (1,319 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (3,370 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 440% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (9,366 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (1,891 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (1,436 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 204% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (3,368,685 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 346% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (2,598,804 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (107,597 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (1,922,650 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (1,599,600 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 380% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (62,143 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (37,616 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (152,948 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (86,384 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (6,599 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (32,387 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 363% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (39,082 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (30,241 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (60,932 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (86,817 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (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 | $32,526 (19,585,871 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (801 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (57,083 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (11,792 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (5,154 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (8,321 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (96,183 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (7,949 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (3,202 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (5,083 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (3,466 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 207% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (1,760 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (19,801 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (34,940 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (21,567 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (173,510 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (60,980 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (10,654 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (3,383 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (5,983 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 250% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (223,989 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (148 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (63,812 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (7,754 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 675% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 341 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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