Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 145% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 28 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 27 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 3.88 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 5.58 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 4.56 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 5.16) | R$ 4.82 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 38 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 5.16) | R$ 3.34 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 181% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc (R$ 6,225) | R$ 3,108 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc (R$ 3,149) | R$ 1,814 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (R$ 1,031) | R$ 493 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc (R$ 7,685) | R$ 2,067 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc (R$ 3,610) | R$ 1,276 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (R$ 2,063) | R$ 357 | + 478% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (R$ 255) | R$ 79 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (R$ 3,094) | R$ 1,672 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (R$ 1,398) | R$ 471 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 190% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 190% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 516) | R$ 209 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 619) | R$ 192 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (R$ 567) | R$ 324 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (R$ 722) | R$ 247 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (R$ 36,099) | R$ 87,613 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,091 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 4.43 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 309) | R$ 223 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (R$ 93) | R$ 16 | + 464% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 41 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 103) | R$ 217 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.93 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.07 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (R$ 87) | R$ 43 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 155) | R$ 94 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 183 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 25 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (R$ 3.82) | R$ 1.27 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,642 Franc (R$ 337) | R$ 117 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,697 prices entered by 1,563 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 105% more expensive than in Brazil
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