Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc (¥1,657) | ¥1,041 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (¥907) | ¥713 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥467 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (¥272) | ¥215 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc (¥263) | ¥287 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (¥363) | ¥484 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,246 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (¥453) | ¥610 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (¥299) | ¥381 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥267 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc (¥907) | ¥1,801 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (¥272) | ¥223 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥242 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥193,680 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc (¥140,571) | ¥112,128 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,296 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (¥126,967) | ¥127,930 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥84,445 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,628) | ¥3,714 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥37,069 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,892 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (¥249) | ¥1,906 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (¥13,604) | ¥6,528 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,956 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (¥8) | ¥143 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,628) | ¥8,740 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥567) | ¥669 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (¥907) | ¥525 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥218 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥251 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥1,814) | ¥2,654 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (¥2,721) | ¥3,633 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (¥5,441) | ¥6,734 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (¥907) | ¥809 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (¥998) | ¥511 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥509 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc (¥6,348) | ¥8,766 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥477 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,392 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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