Cost of living in Ismailia is 67% lower than in Malabo (without rent).
Rent in Ismailia is 42% cheaper than in Malabo.
Cost of living including rent in Ismailia is 62% lower than in Malabo.
Food in Ismailia is 72% cheaper than in Malabo.
Transport in Ismailia is 50% cheaper than in Malabo.
| Ismailia | Malabo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ismailia | Malabo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.75 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.3 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.11 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.08 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.02 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 1.7 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.41 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.24 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.72 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.27 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.16 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.54 $ | 4.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.1 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.56 $ | 7.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.99 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.64 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.05 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.97 $ | 3.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.63 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.2 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.14 $ | 17.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 75.7 $ | 107 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 107 $ | 385 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 193 $ | 772 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 522 $ | 848 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 144 $ | 640 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 72.6 $ | 341 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.81 % | 6.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.34 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.08 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Haircut | 2.45 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ | 144 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23 $ | 25.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 41.4 $ | 68.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,342 $ | 5,705 $ |