Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 139) | R$ 37 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 93) | R$ 35 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 5.19 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 23 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (R$ 5.99) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 48 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.45 | - | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 191% 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$ 6,579) | R$ 3,835 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (R$ 5,575) | R$ 2,546 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,858) | R$ 720 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (R$ 5,575) | R$ 2,833 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,717) | R$ 1,821 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (R$ 929) | R$ 540 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 929) | R$ 96 | + 866% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (R$ 5,575) | R$ 1,862 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,394) | R$ 646 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 31 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 21 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 558) | R$ 260 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (R$ 285) | R$ 264 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 743) | R$ 409 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (R$ 1,115) | R$ 323 | + 245% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 13% 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$ 83,627) | R$ 119,403 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (R$ 4.46) | R$ 5.86 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 46 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 278 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.54 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 57 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (R$ 159) | R$ 112 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 230 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 33 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (R$ 6,504) | R$ 3,586 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (R$ 0.93) | R$ 1.30 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (R$ 558) | R$ 138 | + 305% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,020 prices entered by 1,703 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 77% more expensive than in Brazil
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