Cost of living in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 78% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 100% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Bata | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,211 Franc (70,647 Shilling) | 17,268 Shilling | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,971 Franc (37,630 Shilling) | 21,162 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,910 Franc (12,038 Shilling) | 12,164 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,520 Franc (9,576 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Franc (8,922 Shilling) | 7,707 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,608 Franc (10,134 Shilling) | 3,598 Shilling | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,018 Franc (31,623 Shilling) | 12,474 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,756 Franc (17,366 Shilling) | 9,734 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,357 Franc (14,853 Shilling) | 4,650 Shilling | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 480 Franc (3,025 Shilling) | 3,877 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,751 Franc (42,542 Shilling) | 42,460 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,603 Franc (10,103 Shilling) | 4,963 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,071 Franc (6,749 Shilling) | 3,598 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 111% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Bata | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 740,481 Franc (4,666,292 Shilling) | 4,190,750 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 540,986 Franc (3,409,134 Shilling) | 2,159,100 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 154,143 Franc (971,364 Shilling) | 226,275 Shilling | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,034 Franc (3,050,239 Shilling) | 2,819,640 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 297,218 Franc (1,872,980 Shilling) | 1,247,610 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 145,857 Franc (919,148 Shilling) | 178,259 Shilling | + 416% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,892 Franc (660,998 Shilling) | 138,490 Shilling | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,428 Franc (2,914,084 Shilling) | 867,165 Shilling | + 236% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 134,999 Franc (850,724 Shilling) | 564,660 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,959 Franc (43,851 Shilling) | 18,312 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 71,991 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | + 271% | |||
| Clothes in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 271% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Bata | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62,238 Franc (392,207 Shilling) | 51,557 Shilling | + 661% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 51,879 Franc (326,924 Shilling) | 103,372 Shilling | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,536 Franc (431,891 Shilling) | 197,458 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,194 Franc (530,565 Shilling) | 133,780 Shilling | + 297% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 19% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Bata | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,477,840 Franc (40,821,429 Shilling) | 49,469,300 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 530 Franc (3,339 Shilling) | 5,015 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (189,051 Shilling) | 123,034 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 24,243 Shilling | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 22% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Bata | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (18,905 Shilling) | 13,411 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (25,207 Shilling) | 23,622 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (94,526 Shilling) | 60,980 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (25,207 Shilling) | 19,844 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,696 Franc (16,992 Shilling) | 16,897 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,402 Franc (21,436 Shilling) | 23,037 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,380 Franc (8,698 Shilling) | 5,439 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,620 Franc (10,207 Shilling) | 4,693 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,578 Franc (54,055 Shilling) | 26,526 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Bata (Equatorial Guinea) is 81% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Bata | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,182 Franc (133,485 Shilling) | 70,551 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 41,975 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 93,624 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,142 Franc (290,776 Shilling) | 154,313 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,371 Franc (40,150 Shilling) | 14,849 Shilling | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,886 Franc (24,488 Shilling) | 13,866 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,300 Franc (8,189 Shilling) | 4,239 Shilling | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (4,411,193 Shilling) | 2,748,080 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 169 Franc (1,064 Shilling) | 240 Shilling | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56,998 Franc (359,183 Shilling) | 220,120 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (6,302 Shilling) | 15,060 Shilling | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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