- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 28 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 4.66 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.60 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.26 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.56 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 3.26) | R$ 3.21 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 200% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (R$ 7,182) | R$ 3,152 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (R$ 5,060) | R$ 1,954 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 575 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (R$ 4,407) | R$ 2,124 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (R$ 2,449) | R$ 1,330 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 409 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 979) | R$ 83 | + 1075% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,724 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 429 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 490) | R$ 204 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 328 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 258 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (R$ 0.29) | R$ 4.28 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 237 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 39 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (R$ 114) | R$ 95 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 175 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (R$ 375) | R$ 116 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,458 prices entered by 2,606 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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