Cost of living in malabo, Equatorial Guinea vs Mannheim, Germany
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 12% more expensive than in Mannheim (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,057 Franc (€14) | €9 | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 801 Franc (€1.21) | €4.18 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Franc (€1.49) | €0.87 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,416 Franc (€2.14) | €2.39 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,712 Franc (€4.10) | €2.27 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.69 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,000 Franc (€4.54) | €2.18 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,596 Franc (€2.41) | €3.00 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 531 Franc (€0.80) | €0.84 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,324 Franc (€13) | €7 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (€2.27) | €1.90 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €1.23 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 12% more expensive than in Mannheim (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 868,055 Franc (€1,313) | €1,277 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 518,142 Franc (€783) | €823 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 83,673 Franc (€127) | €150 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 640,196 Franc (€968) | €540 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 332,836 Franc (€503) | €382 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €108 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (€37) | €24 | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Franc (€529) | €388 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 136,327 Franc (€206) | €116 | + 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,906 Franc (€5.91) | €5.98 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,471 Franc (€2.22) | €11 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 163% | |||
Clothes in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 163% more expensive than in Mannheim (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (€106) | €79 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (€151) | €40 | + 279% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (€151) | €89 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Franc (€151) | €102 | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 9% cheaper than in Mannheim (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,851 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 857 Franc (€1.30) | €1.37 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €71 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,713 Franc (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 39% more expensive than in Mannheim (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (€14) | €7 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,664 Franc (€24) | €53 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.27 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,465 Franc (€5.24) | €1.84 | + 185% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,661 Franc (€5.54) | €2.26 | + 145% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,171 Franc (€1.77) | €1.02 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (€4.54) | €1.17 | + 287% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,541 Franc (€13) | €19 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 68% more expensive than in Mannheim (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,691 Franc (€27) | €27 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,705 Franc (€52) | €52 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,824 Franc (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,571 Franc (€3.89) | €3.46 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,022 Franc (€3.06) | €3.44 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €482 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €0.09 | + 703% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 39,571 Franc (€60) | €28 | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (€1.51) | €5.62 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,568 (3,020,657 Franc) in malabo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Mannheim.
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