Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,863) | Taka 267 | + 972% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,909) | Taka 546 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (Taka 477) | Taka 218 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Taka 305) | Taka 92 | + 233% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (Taka 251) | Taka 154 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (Taka 450) | Taka 88 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,145) | Taka 475 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (Taka 654) | Taka 305 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (Taka 491) | Taka 56 | + 780% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (Taka 123) | Taka 407 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (Taka 1,391) | Taka 1,495 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Taka 286) | Taka 137 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 76 | - | |
| Housing | + 368% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 368% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (Taka 135,151) | Taka 38,619 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (Taka 114,529) | Taka 21,828 | + 425% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (Taka 38,176) | Taka 5,017 | + 661% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (Taka 114,529) | Taka 25,126 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Taka 76,352) | Taka 15,134 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Taka 19,088) | Taka 10,000 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 19,088) | Taka 1,380 | + 1283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (Taka 114,529) | Taka 44,973 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 28,632) | Taka 9,570 | + 199% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,145) | Taka 533 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (Taka 1,336) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 228% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 11,453) | Taka 2,114 | + 442% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (Taka 5,858) | Taka 2,450 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 15,270) | Taka 4,870 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Taka 22,906) | Taka 4,397 | + 421% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,717,930) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (Taka 90) | Taka 115 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,408 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 573) | Taka 836 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (Taka 764) | Taka 682 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (Taka 764) | Taka 360 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (Taka 528) | Taka 411 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 477) | Taka 625 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 102 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (Taka 344) | Taka 129 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 954) | Taka 380 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (Taka 3,271) | Taka 1,745 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (Taka 7,095) | Taka 3,597 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (Taka 1,173) | Taka 1,519 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Taka 382) | Taka 253 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (Taka 164) | Taka 571 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (Taka 133,617) | Taka 35,756 | + 274% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Taka 19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Taka 11,453) | Taka 2,365 | + 384% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 191) | Taka 335 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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