Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (₨2,087) | ₨392 | + 433% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,392) | ₨343 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (₨348) | ₨174 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨223) | ₨58 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (₨183) | ₨84 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (₨328) | ₨45 | + 636% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (₨835) | ₨254 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (₨477) | ₨175 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (₨358) | ₨32 | + 1030% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (₨90) | ₨173 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (₨1,014) | ₨847 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨209) | ₨96 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨39 | - | |
| Housing | + 286% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 286% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (₨98,526) | ₨47,535 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (₨83,492) | ₨29,557 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (₨27,831) | ₨4,738 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (₨83,492) | ₨32,048 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨55,661) | ₨18,657 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨13,915) | ₨4,677 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (₨13,915) | ₨634 | + 2094% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (₨83,492) | ₨30,729 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨20,873) | ₨11,051 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (₨835) | ₨532 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (₨974) | ₨497 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,349) | ₨2,292 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (₨4,270) | ₨2,817 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (₨11,132) | ₨4,321 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨16,698) | ₨3,239 | + 416% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 14% 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 (₨1,252,379) | ₨1,659,570 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (₨67) | ₨104 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨996 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨417) | ₨141 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (₨557) | ₨318 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (₨557) | ₨372 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (₨385) | ₨187 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨348) | ₨288 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (₨155) | ₨162 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (₨250) | ₨88 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨696) | ₨311 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (₨2,385) | ₨1,373 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨609 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,394 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (₨5,172) | ₨1,965 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (₨855) | ₨882 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨278) | ₨233 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (₨120) | ₨187 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (₨97,407) | ₨53,020 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨14) | ₨1.27 | + 999% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨8,349) | ₨1,460 | + 472% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨139) | ₨274 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,904 prices entered by 1,210 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 115% more expensive than in India
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