Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 262 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 147 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 67 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 26 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 26 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 85 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 48 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 32 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 28 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 258 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 28,487) | Mex$ 20,049 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (Mex$ 17,092) | Mex$ 10,419 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,697) | Mex$ 1,051 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (Mex$ 17,092) | Mex$ 12,542 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,395) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,849) | Mex$ 723 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,849) | Mex$ 401 | + 611% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (Mex$ 17,092) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,273) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 114 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 127 | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,709) | Mex$ 970 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 756 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,279) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,418) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 256,383) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 575 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 89 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 198 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 598 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 74 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 60 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 68 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 35 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 237 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 358 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 768 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 161 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 79 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 46 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (Mex$ 19,941) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Mex$ 2.85) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,709) | Mex$ 882 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 78 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,830 prices entered by 958 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 45% more expensive than in Mexico
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