Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Japan
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Equatorial Guinea is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (¥3,570) | ¥1,052 | + 239% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,380) | ¥806 | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (¥595) | ¥571 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥381) | ¥230 | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (¥313) | ¥328 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (¥561) | ¥615 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (¥1,428) | ¥1,198 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (¥816) | ¥702 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (¥612) | ¥468 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (¥153) | ¥304 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (¥1,735) | ¥1,292 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (¥357) | ¥218 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥191 | - | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (¥168,528) | ¥364,940 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (¥142,813) | ¥197,136 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (¥47,604) | ¥19,817 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (¥142,813) | ¥174,888 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥95,208) | ¥106,796 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥23,802) | ¥12,528 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (¥23,802) | ¥4,254 | + 460% | |
40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (¥142,813) | ¥74,559 | + 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥35,703) | ¥25,414 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,428) | ¥1,338 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (¥1,666) | ¥2,831 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥14,281) | ¥8,708 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (¥7,305) | ¥5,103 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (¥19,042) | ¥9,729 | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥28,563) | ¥12,189 | + 134% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (¥2,142,190) | ¥3,019,750 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (¥112) | ¥170 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,221 | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥714) | ¥2,133 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (¥952) | ¥2,551 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (¥952) | ¥1,337 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (¥659) | ¥930 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥595) | ¥622 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (¥265) | ¥224 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (¥428) | ¥188 | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,190) | ¥4,604 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (¥4,079) | ¥4,908 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,873 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (¥8,847) | ¥8,269 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (¥1,463) | ¥1,244 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥476) | ¥547 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (¥205) | ¥674 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (¥166,615) | ¥51,659 | + 223% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (¥24) | ¥52 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥14,281) | ¥9,530 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥238) | ¥600 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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