Cost of living in Malabo is 59% higher than in Beira (without rent).
Rent in Malabo is 71% cheaper than in Beira.
Cost of living including rent in Malabo is 19% lower than in Beira.
Food in Malabo is 84% more expensive than in Beira.
Transport in Malabo is 37% cheaper than in Beira.
| Malabo | Beira | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Malabo | Beira | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 6.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.9 $ | 32 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.1 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.83 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.7 $ | 1.17 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.69 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.38 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.03 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 6.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.15 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.22 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.13 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.53 $ | 2.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.28 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.5 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.6 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.6 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.87 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.21 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.06 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.8 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.1 $ | 78.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.2 $ | 60.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 385 $ | 492 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 190 $ | 546 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 772 $ | 844 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 848 $ | 3,512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 640 $ | 2,522 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 341 $ | 319 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.75 % | 16.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.1 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.43 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Haircut | 9.66 $ | 4.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 144 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.7 $ | 33.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 68.5 $ | 272 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,705 $ | 5,573 $ |