Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,809 Franc (R$ 70) | R$ 30 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 31 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 4.39 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 4.82 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 3.98) | R$ 5.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 42 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 3.82 | + 317% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 5,577) | R$ 2,814 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc (R$ 2,982) | R$ 2,001 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (R$ 797) | R$ 569 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc (R$ 4,244) | R$ 2,236 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc (R$ 2,079) | R$ 1,472 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,594) | R$ 404 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 398) | R$ 84 | + 373% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,390) | R$ 2,006 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (R$ 1,080) | R$ 586 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 19 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 398) | R$ 245 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 478) | R$ 219 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (R$ 438) | R$ 347 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc (R$ 487) | R$ 266 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (R$ 27,887) | R$ 98,696 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 239) | R$ 222 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 17 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 52 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 244 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.62 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (R$ 67) | R$ 47 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 92 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (R$ 201) | R$ 189 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (R$ 2.95) | R$ 1.29 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc (R$ 470) | R$ 123 | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,350 prices entered by 2,023 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 62% more expensive than in Brazil
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