Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc (₨1,168) | ₨375 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨639) | ₨278 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (₨64) | ₨138 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (₨192) | ₨51 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc (₨185) | ₨71 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨256) | ₨35 | + 623% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨212 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (₨320) | ₨133 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (₨211) | ₨28 | + 646% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨64) | ₨127 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc (₨639) | ₨797 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨192) | ₨85 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨64) | ₨35 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨32,360 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc (₨99,086) | ₨19,846 | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,270 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨89,497) | ₨21,939 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,071 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,226 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,557) | ₨734 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,904 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,187 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (₨176) | ₨362 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (₨9,589) | ₨2,389 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,570 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,792 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,695 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨934,111 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨75 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,131 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,557) | ₨905 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨400) | ₨178 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₨639) | ₨234 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨128) | ₨147 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨70 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨1,279) | ₨236 | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨1,918) | ₨1,246 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨475 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (₨3,836) | ₨1,930 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (₨639) | ₨678 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (₨703) | ₨215 | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨203 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc (₨4,475) | ₨1,795 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨128) | ₨258 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,460 prices entered by 2,329 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 66% more expensive than in India
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