Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (R$ 3.62) | R$ 7 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.31 | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.58 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 5.95 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 4.00 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (R$ 3.62) | R$ 4.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 39 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 3.62) | R$ 3.31 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,256 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc (R$ 5,610) | R$ 1,910 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 564 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (R$ 5,067) | R$ 2,037 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,338 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 343 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 79 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,537 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 543) | R$ 199 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 171 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 306 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,717 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (R$ 0.33) | R$ 4.35 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 211 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 241 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.27 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.66 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 37 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 109) | R$ 100 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 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 | 30,000 Franc (R$ 217) | R$ 177 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 9 | + 342% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,764 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc (R$ 253) | R$ 114 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,395 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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