- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨1,244) | ₨420 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (₨435) | ₨267 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (₨249) | ₨142 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc (₨180) | ₨52 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (₨174) | ₨71 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨249) | ₨39 | + 540% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨201 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (₨311) | ₨139 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (₨205) | ₨25 | + 737% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (₨75) | ₨122 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨1,244) | ₨830 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (₨124) | ₨82 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨62) | ₨33 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 323% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 323% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (₨136,797) | ₨31,121 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (₨96,380) | ₨21,220 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,520 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (₨83,943) | ₨24,691 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (₨46,635) | ₨15,583 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,830 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (₨18,654) | ₨824 | + 2163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,684 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,650 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨380 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (₨171) | ₨551 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (₨9,327) | ₨2,411 | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,667 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,749 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,910 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨878,319 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (₨5.60) | ₨78 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,346 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨285 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,487) | ₨1,553 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨257 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨389) | ₨178 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₨622) | ₨225 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨124) | ₨135 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨1,244) | ₨277 | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (₨2,176) | ₨1,190 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨472 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨4,974) | ₨1,765 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨746) | ₨618 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (₨684) | ₨195 | + 251% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (₨297) | ₨208 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (₨7,151) | ₨1,881 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨124) | ₨252 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,888 prices entered by 4,589 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 111% more expensive than in India
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