- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 53元 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 33元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc (17元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 8元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 63元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 13元 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (20元) | 7元 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (7元) | 5.64元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 114元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (5.98元) | 12元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (13,167元) | 9,680元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (9,276元) | 4,478元 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 425元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (8,079元) | 5,710元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (4,489元) | 3,523元 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 304元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (1,795元) | 88元 | + 1948% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,242元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 678元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (16元) | 39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 (898元) | 554元 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 280元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 672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 | - | 145,666元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (0.54元) | 7元 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (239元) | 425元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (37元) | 37元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 38元 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 10元 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (120元) | 59元 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (209元) | 159元 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (479元) | 375元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (72元) | 60元 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (66元) | 34元 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (29元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (688元) | 300元 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,237 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01197
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 53% more expensive than in China
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