Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc (₨1,275) | ₨345 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨676) | ₨294 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc (₨184) | ₨141 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (₨203) | ₨52 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc (₨247) | ₨75 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨37 | + 631% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨235 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (₨338) | ₨149 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨32 | + 757% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨138 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (₨742) | ₨721 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (₨226) | ₨86 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨35 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 251% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc (₨81,553) | ₨33,225 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc (₨41,251) | ₨19,978 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨13,513) | ₨4,391 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc (₨100,686) | ₨18,113 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc (₨47,296) | ₨11,868 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (₨27,026) | ₨3,639 | + 643% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (₨3,340) | ₨712 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (₨40,540) | ₨29,862 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (₨18,314) | ₨10,869 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (₨274) | ₨398 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (₨186) | ₨220 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 207% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 207% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,757) | ₨2,376 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,108) | ₨2,495 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (₨7,432) | ₨3,665 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (₨9,459) | ₨2,737 | + 246% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (₨472,963) | ₨944,817 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 884 Franc (₨119) | ₨83 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨4,054) | ₨1,167 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (₨1,216) | ₨99 | + 1129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (₨811) | ₨216 | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,351) | ₨630 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (₨422) | ₨170 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (₨365) | ₨260 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨139 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (₨1,140) | ₨216 | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨2,027) | ₨1,196 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨478 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (₨3,417) | ₨1,484 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (₨676) | ₨517 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (₨203) | ₨180 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (₨50) | ₨5.46 | + 817% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49,823 Franc (₨6,733) | ₨1,488 | + 352% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨272 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,615 prices entered by 1,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 150% more expensive than in India
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