Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (₨2,039) | ₨373 | + 447% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,360) | ₨347 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (₨340) | ₨174 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨218) | ₨60 | + 261% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (₨179) | ₨98 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (₨320) | ₨48 | + 567% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (₨816) | ₨272 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (₨466) | ₨195 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (₨350) | ₨37 | + 853% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (₨88) | ₨165 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (₨991) | ₨955 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨204) | ₨98 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨41 | - | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 311% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (₨96,260) | ₨43,277 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (₨81,572) | ₨27,576 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (₨27,191) | ₨5,318 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (₨81,572) | ₨26,559 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨54,382) | ₨15,794 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨13,595) | ₨4,914 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (₨13,595) | ₨679 | + 1901% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (₨81,572) | ₨26,848 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨20,393) | ₨11,529 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (₨816) | ₨431 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (₨952) | ₨389 | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,157) | ₨2,496 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (₨4,172) | ₨2,662 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (₨10,876) | ₨4,055 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨16,314) | ₨2,866 | + 469% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (₨1,223,585) | ₨1,974,040 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (₨64) | ₨102 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,342 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨408) | ₨102 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (₨544) | ₨266 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,122 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (₨544) | ₨364 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (₨376) | ₨236 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨340) | ₨277 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (₨152) | ₨183 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (₨245) | ₨85 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨680) | ₨311 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (₨2,330) | ₨1,587 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨660 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,730 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (₨5,053) | ₨2,207 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (₨835) | ₨578 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨205 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (₨117) | ₨197 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (₨95,168) | ₨46,790 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨14) | ₨9 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨8,157) | ₨1,682 | + 385% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨136) | ₨297 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,572 prices entered by 739 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 109% more expensive than in India
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