Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to India
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| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,809 Franc (₨1,082) | ₨339 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc (₨751) | ₨297 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc (₨205) | ₨164 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (₨184) | ₨54 | + 243% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc (₨236) | ₨85 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨246) | ₨39 | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨210 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (₨307) | ₨154 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨246) | ₨29 | + 743% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨61) | ₨144 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (₨674) | ₨766 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (₨205) | ₨89 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (₨246) | ₨35 | + 600% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨85,957) | ₨31,191 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc (₨45,955) | ₨20,267 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨12,280) | ₨4,423 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc (₨65,401) | ₨23,087 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc (₨32,033) | ₨14,243 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (₨24,559) | ₨3,664 | + 570% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,140) | ₨515 | + 1093% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (₨36,839) | ₨28,396 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (₨16,642) | ₨12,433 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (₨249) | ₨416 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (₨169) | ₨319 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 173% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,140) | ₨2,301 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (₨7,368) | ₨2,530 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (₨6,754) | ₨3,605 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc (₨7,501) | ₨2,893 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (₨429,787) | ₨976,968 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc (₨94) | ₨109 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨3,684) | ₨1,424 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (₨1,105) | ₨140 | + 690% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨737) | ₨303 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,228) | ₨1,586 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨384) | ₨190 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (₨332) | ₨248 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨152 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (₨1,036) | ₨351 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨1,842) | ₨1,405 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (₨3,105) | ₨2,140 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (₨614) | ₨607 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨184) | ₨229 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨173 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (₨46) | ₨1.29 | + 3423% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc (₨7,246) | ₨1,554 | + 366% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨247 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,472 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 137% more expensive than in India
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