Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to China
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (123元) | 42元 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (62元) | 39元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,750 Franc (22元) | 14元 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (15元) | 14元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (15元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 10元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (74元) | 50元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (42元) | 16元 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (32元) | 6元 | + 389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (6元) | 6元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (123元) | 89元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 8元 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (8,725元) | 12,713元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (7,394元) | 5,917元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (2,465元) | 450元 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (3,697元) | 6,564元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,929元) | 3,518元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (1,232元) | 296元 | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (1,232元) | 100元 | + 1137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (7,394元) | 1,460元 | + 407% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 115,000 Franc (1,417元) | 553元 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Franc (139元) | 43元 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (86元) | 55元 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (739元) | 418元 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (378元) | 296元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (986元) | 553元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,479元) | 705元 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (110,907元) | 148,726元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (5.79元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (37元) | 42元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (49元) | 59元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (185元) | 114元 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (49元) | 67元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (31元) | 57元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (49元) | 25元 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 6元 | + 200% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (123元) | 85元 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (370元) | 178元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 105元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Franc (986元) | 320元 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (86元) | 81元 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 28元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 19元 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (8,626元) | 3,924元 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (1.23元) | 0.34元 | + 268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (616元) | 412元 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 25元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 774 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 61% more expensive than in China
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