Cost of living in Bata, Equatorial Guinea vs Rabat, Morocco
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 75% more expensive than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (164 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | + 129% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,190 Franc (69 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (33 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,716 Franc (28 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 252% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,794 Franc (29 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,730 Franc (28 Dirham) | 5.18 Dirham | + 448% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (66 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (41 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (33 Dirham) | 5.29 Dirham | + 521% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 501 Franc (8 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,577 Franc (75 Dirham) | 104 Dirham | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,368 Franc (22 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (8 Dirham) | 3.51 Dirham | + 134% | |
Housing | + 280% | |||
Housing in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 280% more expensive than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 642,305 Franc (10,547 Dirham) | 7,474 Dirham | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 612,013 Franc (10,050 Dirham) | 3,834 Dirham | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,642 Dirham) | 484 Dirham | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 664,989 Franc (10,920 Dirham) | 4,960 Dirham | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 295,996 Franc (4,860 Dirham) | 3,039 Dirham | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (3,284 Dirham) | 317 Dirham | + 936% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (2,463 Dirham) | 224 Dirham | + 999% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (4,926 Dirham) | 4,716 Dirham | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (2,463 Dirham) | 1,388 Dirham | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,500 Franc (25 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 Franc (12 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | - 52% | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 111% more expensive than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 63,727 Franc (1,046 Dirham) | 519 Dirham | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (985 Dirham) | 406 Dirham | + 143% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (903 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (1,149 Dirham) | 856 Dirham | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 19% more expensive than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (57,472 Dirham) | 235,703 Dirham | - 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 708 Franc (12 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (493 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 137% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 44 Dirham | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 21% more expensive than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 45 Dirham | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 106 Dirham | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 212 Dirham | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 36 Dirham | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (51 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36 Dirham | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 16 Dirham | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 20 Dirham | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (164 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 318% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 65% more expensive than in Rabat (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (246 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 94 Dirham | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 382 Dirham | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,500 Franc (369 Dirham) | 396 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (82 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Franc (131 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 423% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,501 Franc (25 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,024 Dirham | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (4.11 Dirham) | 0.67 Dirham | + 508% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (985 Dirham) | 384 Dirham | + 157% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (16 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 47,874 Dirham (2,915,498 Franc) in Bata to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 23,000 Dirham in Rabat.
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