Cost of living comparison

Managua, Nicaragua

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Malabo vs. Managua Cost of Living Summary

Malabo is 23.1% more expensive than Managua.

Restaurants: pay 2.2 times more in Malabo
Groceries: pay 81.6% more in Malabo
Transportation: pay 5.6% more in Malabo
Housing: pay 45.1% less in Malabo
Childcare: pay 70.5% less in Malabo
Entertainment and Sports: pay 50.7% more in Malabo
Clothing: pay 22.9% more in Malabo

The cost of restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, clothing, and transportation in Malabo are more expensive than in Managua. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in Malabo. Notably, restaurants and groceries are significantly more expensive in Malabo.

Malabo vs. Managua Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Malabo instead of Managua, you would:

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pay 2.2 times more for restaurants

	Managua	Malabo
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.08 NIO150.11	$13.07 FCFA7,823	+220.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.00 NIO257.54	$12.25 FCFA7,334	+75.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.65 NIO24.03	$1.23 FCFA733	+87.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.67 NIO24.69	$1.23 FCFA733	+82.6%
Average			+116.4%

Managua vs. Malabo - Cost of restaurants

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pay 81.6% more for groceries

	Managua	Malabo
Bread 1 loaf	$1.67 NIO61.38	$3.24 FCFA1,940	+94.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.35 NIO86.62	$3.37 FCFA2,015	+43.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.20 NIO154.45	$9.69 FCFA5,800	+130.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.94 NIO71.33	$2.94 FCFA1,760	+51.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.29 NIO84.38	$3.10 FCFA1,855	+35.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.50 NIO91.89	$2.22 FCFA1,331	-11.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 NIO23.40	$1.48 FCFA887	+133.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.44 NIO52.95	$2.22 FCFA1,331	+54.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.59 NIO21.63	$1.48 FCFA887	+152.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.38 NIO50.71	$1.85 FCFA1,109	+34.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.79 NIO29.22	$2.22 FCFA1,331	+179.9%
Average			+81.6%

Managua vs. Malabo - Cost of groceries

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pay 5.6% more for transportation

	Managua	Malabo
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.07 NIO186.46	$3.09 FCFA1,851	-39.0%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$26.38 FCFA15,789
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$22,000.00 NIO809,404.42	$33,034.81 FCFA19,771,952	+50.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$7.35 FCFA4,401
Average			+5.6%

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pay 45.1% less for housing

	Managua	Malabo
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$44.10 NIO1,622.55	$16.34 FCFA9,779	-63.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$250.00 NIO9,197.78	$204.24 FCFA122,239	-18.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$250.00 NIO9,197.78	$114.37 FCFA68,454	-54.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$75.78 NIO2,787.91	$41.86 FCFA25,052	-44.8%
Average			-45.1%

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pay 70.5% less for childcare

	Managua	Malabo
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$125.56 NIO4,619.33	$65.36 FCFA39,117	-47.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,800.00 NIO176,597.33	$326.78 FCFA195,583	-93.2%
Average			-70.5%

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pay 50.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Managua	Malabo
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.36 NIO50.04	$1.63 FCFA978	+20.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.21 NIO81.46	$5.72 FCFA3,423	+158.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.66 NIO97.84	$4.52 FCFA2,704	+69.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$37.27 NIO1,371.20	$49.02 FCFA29,337	+31.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.30 NIO268.48	$5.39 FCFA3,223	-26.2%
Average			+50.7%

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pay 22.9% more for clothing

	Managua	Malabo
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$74.93 NIO2,756.72	$24.51 FCFA14,669	-67.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$56.67 NIO2,084.83	$102.12 FCFA61,120	+80.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$109.40 NIO4,025.03	$245.08 FCFA146,687	+124.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$150.00 NIO5,518.67	$81.69 FCFA48,896	-45.5%
Average			+22.9%

Managua vs. Malabo - Cost of clothing

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