Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc (¥1,857) | ¥941 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (¥984) | ¥695 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc (¥268) | ¥426 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (¥295) | ¥203 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc (¥359) | ¥244 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (¥394) | ¥653 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥888 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (¥492) | ¥792 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (¥394) | ¥389 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (¥98) | ¥306 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (¥1,080) | ¥1,351 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (¥329) | ¥185 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥98) | ¥246 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc (¥118,776) | ¥295,978 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc (¥60,079) | ¥169,167 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥19,681) | ¥25,258 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc (¥146,642) | ¥144,655 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc (¥68,884) | ¥80,593 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (¥39,362) | ¥13,235 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (¥4,864) | ¥4,060 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (¥59,043) | ¥55,604 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (¥26,673) | ¥10,692 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (¥400) | ¥778 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (¥271) | ¥2,599 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 96% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (¥9,841) | ¥6,849 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (¥11,809) | ¥4,780 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (¥10,825) | ¥8,249 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (¥13,777) | ¥12,511 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (¥688,835) | ¥2,585,890 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,091 Franc (¥215) | ¥135 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥5,904) | ¥10,445 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (¥1,771) | ¥1,225 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,181) | ¥1,626 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,968) | ¥6,148 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥615) | ¥655 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (¥531) | ¥501 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥197) | ¥170 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (¥1,660) | ¥2,983 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (¥2,952) | ¥3,633 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (¥4,976) | ¥6,422 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (¥984) | ¥1,122 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥295) | ¥445 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (¥73) | ¥40 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,642 Franc (¥6,424) | ¥9,497 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥197) | ¥525 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 785 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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