Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Japan
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (¥3,443) | ¥1,023 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,295) | ¥714 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (¥574) | ¥519 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥367) | ¥198 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (¥302) | ¥315 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (¥541) | ¥629 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (¥1,377) | ¥962 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (¥787) | ¥902 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (¥590) | ¥574 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (¥148) | ¥285 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (¥1,673) | ¥1,252 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (¥344) | ¥179 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥206 | - | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (¥229,517) | ¥306,878 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (¥137,710) | ¥171,772 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (¥45,903) | ¥28,417 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (¥137,710) | ¥157,603 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥91,807) | ¥82,713 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥22,952) | ¥24,082 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (¥22,952) | ¥4,709 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (¥137,710) | ¥47,482 | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥34,428) | ¥32,093 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,377) | ¥1,313 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥13,771) | ¥6,136 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (¥7,044) | ¥5,199 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (¥18,361) | ¥8,989 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥27,542) | ¥13,588 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 13% 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 (¥2,065,651) | ¥2,700,660 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (¥110) | ¥165 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥689) | ¥2,497 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (¥918) | ¥1,967 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (¥918) | ¥650 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (¥635) | ¥938 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥574) | ¥702 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (¥256) | ¥216 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (¥413) | ¥216 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,148) | ¥4,060 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| 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 (¥3,934) | ¥4,579 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (¥8,531) | ¥5,999 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (¥1,410) | ¥954 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥459) | ¥472 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (¥198) | ¥583 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (¥160,662) | ¥67,950 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (¥23) | ¥52 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥13,771) | ¥9,405 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥230) | ¥592 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 819 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 19% more expensive than in Japan
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