Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc (112元) | 54元 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 36元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc (22元) | 14元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 9元 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 56元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 12元 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 6元 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (5.94元) | 6元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (65元) | 108元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (20元) | 9元 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (5.94元) | 10元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc (7,164元) | 7,480元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc (3,624元) | 4,546元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,187元) | 406元 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc (8,844元) | 6,893元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc (4,155元) | 3,954元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (2,374元) | 261元 | + 810% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (293元) | 84元 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (3,561元) | 2,223元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (1,609元) | 622元 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (24元) | 47元 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (16元) | 44元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (594元) | 381元 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (712元) | 227元 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (653元) | 581元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (831元) | 513元 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (41,546元) | 160,747元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,091 Franc (13元) | 6元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (356元) | 177元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (107元) | 29元 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 35元 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 441元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (37元) | 38元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (32元) | 33元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 9元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (100元) | 84元 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (178元) | 201元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 94元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (300元) | 413元 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 70元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (4.40元) | 0.55元 | + 703% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,642 Franc (387元) | 419元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 22元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,966 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 45% more expensive than in China
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