- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 50元 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (41元) | 34元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc (17元) | 15元 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (16元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 8元 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 57元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 14元 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (19元) | 7元 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (7元) | 5.59元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 115元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (5.88元) | 12元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 132% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (12,931元) | 9,408元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (9,111元) | 4,307元 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 439元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (7,935元) | 5,706元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (4,408元) | 3,520元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 311元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (1,763元) | 86元 | + 1940% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,131元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (882元) | 556元 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 694元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (0.53元) | 7元 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 157元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (235元) | 493元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (37元) | 36元 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 36元 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 9元 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 59元 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (206元) | 148元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (470元) | 367元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 59元 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (65元) | 34元 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,255元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (676元) | 309元 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,320 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 52% more expensive than in China
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