Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 56% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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San Jose, California | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (13,489 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (7,331 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (4,442 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (859 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (2,601 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (3,579 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (4,502 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (3,427 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (2,207 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (1,556 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 149% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (10,144 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (1,447 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (2,419 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 153% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 153% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (2,851,955 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (2,095,670 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (69,072 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (1,695,814 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (1,549,524 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 365% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (44,347 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (45,931 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (194,970 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (107,370 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (6,552 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (12,521 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 79% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (36,203 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (30,108 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (63,354 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (87,787 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, 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 | $29,175 (17,567,952 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (802 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (69,538 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (11,264 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, 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) | $8 (4,586 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (22,544 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (61,066 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (5,493 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (3,648 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (3,798 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (2,966 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (1,361 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (14,507 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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San Jose, California | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (39,342 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (18,225 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (165,497 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (66,041 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (8,652 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (3,577 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (4,598 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | + 169% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (298,806 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (112 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (70,918 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,628 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 563% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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