Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to China
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,809 Franc (95元) | 43元 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc (66元) | 37元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc (18元) | 17元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc (21元) | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 9元 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 48元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 13元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 6元 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (5.41元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (59元) | 97元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (18元) | 9元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 13元 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (7,580元) | 13,898元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc (4,052元) | 8,379元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,083元) | 462元 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc (5,767元) | 6,525元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc (2,825元) | 4,376元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (2,166元) | 516元 | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (541元) | 140元 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (3,249元) | 1,829元 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (1,468元) | 546元 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (22元) | 50元 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (15元) | 66元 | - 78% | |
| 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) | 50,000 Franc (541元) | 511元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (650元) | 288元 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (596元) | 654元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc (661元) | 844元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (37,900元) | 148,501元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (325元) | 206元 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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) | 9,000 Franc (97元) | 28元 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (65元) | 27元 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (108元) | 386元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (34元) | 19元 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (29元) | 44元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 21元 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 16元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (91元) | 82元 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (162元) | 260元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (274元) | 319元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (54元) | 90元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (16元) | 31元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 19元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (4.01元) | 0.24元 | + 1544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc (639元) | 410元 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 38元 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,172 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 24% more expensive than in China
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