Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc (Taka 1,472) | Taka 230 | + 540% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 780) | Taka 360 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 186 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (Taka 234) | Taka 75 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc (Taka 285) | Taka 112 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (Taka 312) | Taka 63 | + 399% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 565 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (Taka 390) | Taka 163 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (Taka 312) | Taka 30 | + 941% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 459 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (Taka 856) | Taka 1,498 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (Taka 261) | Taka 104 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 41 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc (Taka 94,132) | Taka 69,161 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc (Taka 47,613) | Taka 38,721 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 15,598) | Taka 3,871 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc (Taka 116,216) | Taka 40,269 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc (Taka 54,591) | Taka 25,689 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (Taka 31,195) | Taka 4,188 | + 645% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (Taka 3,855) | Taka 1,184 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (Taka 46,793) | Taka 37,952 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (Taka 21,139) | Taka 16,117 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (Taka 317) | Taka 417 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (Taka 214) | Taka 852 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 251% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 251% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,799) | Taka 1,820 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 9,359) | Taka 2,240 | + 318% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (Taka 8,579) | Taka 6,495 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (Taka 10,918) | Taka 4,346 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (Taka 545,913) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,091 Franc (Taka 170) | Taka 94 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,679) | Taka 2,498 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (Taka 1,404) | Taka 147 | + 853% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 936) | Taka 576 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,560) | Taka 1,109 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 406 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Taka 487) | Taka 237 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (Taka 421) | Taka 405 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 86 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 114 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (Taka 1,316) | Taka 240 | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,340) | Taka 1,140 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 913 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,331 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (Taka 3,944) | Taka 2,046 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (Taka 780) | Taka 1,157 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Taka 234) | Taka 302 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 600 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (Taka 58) | Taka 2.30 | + 2415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,642 Franc (Taka 5,091) | Taka 1,453 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 269 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,228 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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