Cost of living comparison
Algiers is 19.5% more expensive than Malabo.
- Restaurants
-
pay 70.2% less in Algiers
- Groceries
-
pay 53.1% less in Algiers
- Transportation
-
pay 43.0% less in Algiers
- Housing
-
pay 0.8% more in Algiers
- Childcare
-
pay 4.6 times more in Algiers
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 36.5% less in Algiers
- Clothing
-
pay 24.1% less in Algiers
The cost of childcare and housing in Algiers are more expensive than in Malabo. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Algiers. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Algiers.
If you lived in Algiers instead of Malabo, you would:
pay 70.2% less for restaurants
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.07
FCFA7,854
|
$2.88
DZD383.73
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA7,363
|
$4.39
DZD584.29
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
FCFA736
|
$0.54
DZD72.23
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
FCFA736
|
$0.21
DZD28.00
|
|
pay 53.1% less for groceries
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.24
FCFA1,948
|
$0.14
DZD18.00
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.37
FCFA2,023
|
$3.53
DZD470.03
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.69
FCFA5,822
|
$3.61
DZD481.50
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.94
FCFA1,767
|
$1.76
DZD233.97
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.10
FCFA1,862
|
$2.45
DZD326.76
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,336
|
$1.43
DZD190.21
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.48
FCFA891
|
$1.29
DZD172.17
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,336
|
$0.78
DZD104.10
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.48
FCFA891
|
$0.35
DZD46.14
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,113
|
$0.22
DZD29.08
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,336
|
$0.21
DZD27.68
|
|
pay 43.0% less for transportation
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.09
FCFA1,858
|
$1.23
DZD163.73
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$26.38
FCFA15,851
|
$10.72
DZD1,427.71
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,034.81
FCFA19,850,147
|
$33,197.40
DZD4,422,261.32
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.35
FCFA4,418
|
$3.47
DZD461.65
|
|
pay 0.8% more for housing
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$16.34
FCFA9,818
|
$18.30
DZD2,438.28
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$204.24
FCFA122,723
|
$216.77
DZD28,876.49
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$114.37
FCFA68,725
|
$137.33
DZD18,293.81
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$41.86
FCFA25,151
|
$27.22
DZD3,626.22
|
|
pay 4.6 times more for childcare
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$65.36
FCFA39,271
|
$84.96
DZD11,317.68
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$326.78
FCFA196,356
|
$2,598.15
DZD346,102.57
|
|
pay 36.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.63
FCFA982
|
$1.48
DZD196.66
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.72
FCFA3,436
|
$0.96
DZD127.88
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.52
FCFA2,715
|
$2.55
DZD339.69
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.02
FCFA29,453
|
$23.36
DZD3,112.37
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.39
FCFA3,236
|
$5.72
DZD762.14
|
|
pay 24.1% less for clothing
|
Malabo
|
Algiers
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.51
FCFA14,727
|
$36.05
DZD4,802.28
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$102.12
FCFA61,361
|
$48.72
DZD6,489.58
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$245.08
FCFA147,267
|
$70.14
DZD9,343.41
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.69
FCFA49,089
|
$65.72
DZD8,754.36
|
|
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