- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 29 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 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$ 3.28 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 4.84 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.66 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.27 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (R$ 3.94) | R$ 4.59 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 3.25) | R$ 3.21 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 196% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (R$ 7,158) | R$ 3,135 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (R$ 5,043) | R$ 1,947 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 630 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (R$ 4,392) | R$ 2,132 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (R$ 2,440) | R$ 1,335 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 397 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 976) | R$ 81 | + 1099% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,726 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 424 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 488) | R$ 205 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 182 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 338 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 255 | - | |
| 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$ 87,354 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (R$ 0.29) | R$ 4.35 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 130) | R$ 229 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 75% | |
| 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$ 5.85 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.03 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 39 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (R$ 114) | R$ 97 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (R$ 260) | R$ 179 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 316% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,696 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (R$ 374) | R$ 117 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23,971 prices entered by 2,364 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 74% more expensive than in Brazil
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