Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Japan
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Equatorial Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,809 Franc (¥1,809) | ¥1,145 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc (¥1,256) | ¥719 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc (¥342) | ¥437 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (¥308) | ¥211 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc (¥395) | ¥282 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (¥411) | ¥815 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥951 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (¥514) | ¥984 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (¥411) | ¥421 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (¥103) | ¥268 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (¥1,127) | ¥1,770 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (¥344) | ¥217 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (¥411) | ¥225 | + 83% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (¥143,783) | ¥194,768 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc (¥76,869) | ¥126,641 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥20,540) | ¥21,178 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc (¥109,398) | ¥142,258 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc (¥53,583) | ¥80,836 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (¥41,081) | ¥13,643 | + 201% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (¥10,270) | ¥3,988 | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (¥61,621) | ¥59,521 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (¥27,838) | ¥17,809 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (¥417) | ¥665 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (¥282) | ¥2,700 | - 90% | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 103% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (¥10,270) | ¥7,941 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (¥12,324) | ¥4,162 | + 196% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (¥11,297) | ¥7,471 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc (¥12,547) | ¥15,388 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (¥718,913) | ¥2,576,380 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc (¥157) | ¥161 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥6,162) | ¥16,725 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (¥1,849) | ¥1,370 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,232) | ¥1,955 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,054) | ¥3,523 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥642) | ¥648 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (¥555) | ¥409 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥143 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥184 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (¥1,732) | ¥3,583 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Equatorial Guinea | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (¥3,081) | ¥4,280 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (¥5,194) | ¥6,242 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (¥1,027) | ¥1,034 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥308) | ¥533 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥526 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (¥76) | ¥41 | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc (¥12,121) | ¥11,178 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥554 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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