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Malabo vs Bata

Equatorial Guinea vs Equatorial Guinea · 237 km apart

Malabo

Equatorial Guinea

FCFA343,447 ($568)

single / month

VS

Bata

Equatorial Guinea

FCFA275,681 ($456)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMalaboBataCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.85$4.77Bata
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$23.40$19.08Bata
Cappuccino$1.76$1.43Bata
Monthly groceries (single person)$133$108Bata
Monthly public transport pass$21.45$17.49Bata
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$56.55$46.11Bata
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$16.38$13.36Bata
Fitness club membership$16.38$13.36Bata
Cinema ticket$4.29$3.50Bata
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$255$198Bata
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$178$138Bata
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$533$413Bata
Total single-person budget$568$456Bata
Average net salary$650$530

Verdict

Bata is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Malabo runs about $568 versus $456 in Bata — a difference of roughly 20%.

Salary-adjusted, Malabo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Malabo  ·  Full cost of living in Bata

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malabo cheaper than Bata?
No. Malabo costs an estimated $568 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Bata at $456.
How far is Malabo from Bata?
The straight-line distance between Malabo and Bata is approximately 237 km (147 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Malabo or Bata?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Malabo and $530 in Bata. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $82 in Malabo versus $74 in Bata per month.