Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (178元) | 46元 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 40元 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 15元 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (19元) | 17元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (16元) | 18元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (28元) | 10元 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 62元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (41元) | 15元 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (31元) | 7元 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (87元) | 118元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 9元 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 15元 | - | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (8,407元) | 13,453元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (7,124元) | 7,753元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (2,375元) | 488元 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (7,124元) | 7,105元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,749元) | 4,155元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (1,187元) | 271元 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (1,187元) | 114元 | + 946% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (7,124元) | 1,322元 | + 439% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,781元) | 592元 | + 201% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 34元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (83元) | 49元 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (712元) | 511元 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (364元) | 251元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (950元) | 624元 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,425元) | 840元 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 18% 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 (106,861元) | 159,885元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (5.70元) | 9元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 198元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 41元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 29元 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 329元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 52元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (33元) | 45元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 36元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (13元) | 12元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (21元) | 15元 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 86元 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (203元) | 249元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (441元) | 398元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (73元) | 76元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 30元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (8,311元) | 2,783元 | + 199% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (1.19元) | 0.23元 | + 407% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (712元) | 427元 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 24元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,592 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 44% more expensive than in China
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