Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,891 Franc (Taka 1,599) | Taka 281 | + 469% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc (Taka 897) | Taka 397 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc (Taka 245) | Taka 233 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 86 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc (Taka 282) | Taka 110 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (Taka 294) | Taka 57 | + 411% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 371 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (Taka 367) | Taka 185 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (Taka 294) | Taka 26 | + 1014% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Taka 73) | Taka 489 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (Taka 806) | Taka 1,518 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (Taka 246) | Taka 109 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (Taka 294) | Taka 46 | + 539% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 278% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Taka 102,749) | Taka 35,010 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc (Taka 54,932) | Taka 20,341 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 14,678) | Taka 3,984 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc (Taka 78,177) | Taka 26,136 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc (Taka 38,291) | Taka 16,632 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (Taka 29,357) | Taka 2,826 | + 939% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,339) | Taka 913 | + 704% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (Taka 44,035) | Taka 37,121 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (Taka 19,893) | Taka 14,580 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (Taka 298) | Taka 413 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (Taka 202) | Taka 226 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 316% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 316% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,339) | Taka 1,323 | + 455% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 8,807) | Taka 1,678 | + 425% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (Taka 8,073) | Taka 4,600 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc (Taka 8,967) | Taka 5,408 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (Taka 513,744) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc (Taka 112) | Taka 86 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,404) | Taka 1,146 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (Taka 1,321) | Taka 296 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 881) | Taka 1,395 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,468) | Taka 1,191 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Taka 459) | Taka 208 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (Taka 396) | Taka 451 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 147) | Taka 177 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 206 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (Taka 1,238) | Taka 307 | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,202) | Taka 1,410 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 801 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (Taka 3,711) | Taka 2,520 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (Taka 734) | Taka 1,328 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 393 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 147) | Taka 641 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (Taka 54) | Taka 2.19 | + 2381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc (Taka 8,662) | Taka 1,057 | + 720% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 147) | Taka 261 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 679 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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