Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc (Taka 1,303) | Taka 288 | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 713) | Taka 383 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 165 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (Taka 214) | Taka 82 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc (Taka 207) | Taka 116 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (Taka 285) | Taka 52 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 434 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (Taka 357) | Taka 186 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (Taka 235) | Taka 25 | + 829% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 426 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc (Taka 713) | Taka 1,811 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Taka 214) | Taka 103 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Taka 71) | Taka 42 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 46,240 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc (Taka 110,579) | Taka 27,702 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Taka 99,878) | Taka 34,541 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 19,179 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,854) | Taka 1,257 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,803 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,836 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 341 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (Taka 196) | Taka 1,289 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 10,701) | Taka 1,745 | + 513% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,829 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,962 | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (Taka 6) | Taka 94 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,580 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,854) | Taka 914 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Taka 446) | Taka 256 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 713) | Taka 340 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 87 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 102 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,427) | Taka 232 | + 516% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,140) | Taka 1,040 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 886 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,280) | Taka 2,404 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (Taka 713) | Taka 1,227 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (Taka 785) | Taka 393 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 572 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc (Taka 4,994) | Taka 1,895 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 277 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,335 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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