Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 39 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 38 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,750 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.63 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 49 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.51 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 192% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (R$ 6,889) | R$ 4,092 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (R$ 5,838) | R$ 2,678 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,946) | R$ 704 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,919) | R$ 2,978 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,892) | R$ 1,945 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 973) | R$ 542 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 973) | R$ 90 | + 979% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (R$ 5,838) | R$ 1,826 | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 115,000 Franc (R$ 1,119) | R$ 623 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Franc (R$ 109) | R$ 33 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 22 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 584) | R$ 287 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (R$ 299) | R$ 270 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 778) | R$ 415 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (R$ 1,168) | R$ 330 | + 254% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (R$ 87,568) | R$ 116,717 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (R$ 4.57) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 248 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 51 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 146) | R$ 303 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 5.76 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 61 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (R$ 292) | R$ 114 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Franc (R$ 778) | R$ 237 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 32 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (R$ 6,811) | R$ 3,732 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (R$ 0.97) | R$ 1.58 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 486) | R$ 139 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 36% | |
| 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 12,695 prices entered by 1,295 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 78% more expensive than in Brazil
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