Cost of living in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| malabo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,502 Franc ($15) | $30 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.36 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,373 Franc ($2.42) | $8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,971 Franc ($5.24) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,481 Franc ($6) | $5.68 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,745 Franc ($3.08) | $2.95 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 624 Franc ($1.10) | $8 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,555 Franc ($13) | $19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.65) | $3.79 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $4.38 | - | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 65% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| malabo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 754,490 Franc ($1,331) | $6,011 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc ($1,411) | $3,627 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $297 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 641,275 Franc ($1,131) | $3,501 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 333,515 Franc ($588) | $2,615 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $225 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $67 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $380 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $138 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $26 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $28 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 36% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| malabo | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $69 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 52,857 Franc ($93) | $50 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $126 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $266 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| malabo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $48,568 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 654 Franc ($1.15) | $0.90 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $127 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $27 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 30% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| malabo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $19 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $54 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $208 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $14 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,348 Franc ($5.91) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $13 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,128 Franc ($1.99) | $9 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $3.14 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $44 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| malabo | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,375 Franc ($32) | $86 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $38 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $541 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,018 Franc ($55) | $229 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,655 Franc ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,711 Franc ($3.02) | $9 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $853 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $1.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $177 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.76) | $18 | - 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 891 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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