- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (¥1,890) | ¥1,006 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (¥661) | ¥711 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (¥378) | ¥445 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc (¥274) | ¥198 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (¥265) | ¥270 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (¥378) | ¥689 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥889 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (¥472) | ¥637 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (¥312) | ¥430 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (¥115) | ¥262 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (¥1,890) | ¥1,549 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (¥189) | ¥212 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥94) | ¥195 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (¥207,849) | ¥242,113 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (¥146,439) | ¥121,422 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,895 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (¥127,544) | ¥116,929 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (¥70,858) | ¥79,022 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (¥28,343) | ¥4,156 | + 582% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (¥260) | ¥1,827 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (¥14,172) | ¥7,207 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,012 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,544 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,007 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (¥9) | ¥147 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,779) | ¥4,123 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥590) | ¥711 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (¥945) | ¥484 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥189) | ¥145 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥213 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥1,890) | ¥2,946 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (¥3,307) | ¥4,119 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥7,558) | ¥8,157 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,134) | ¥903 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (¥1,039) | ¥498 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (¥451) | ¥551 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (¥10,865) | ¥10,056 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥189) | ¥474 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,742 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 13% more expensive than in Japan
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