Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨4,916) | ₨802 | + 513% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,458) | ₨1,160 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,750 Franc (₨860) | ₨585 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨590) | ₨229 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (₨590) | ₨313 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨737) | ₨158 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (₨2,950) | ₨879 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (₨1,685) | ₨266 | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (₨1,265) | ₨103 | + 1132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨246) | ₨630 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨4,916) | ₨2,758 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨983) | ₨249 | + 295% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (₨492) | ₨146 | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 422% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 422% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (₨348,103) | ₨93,306 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (₨294,988) | ₨55,839 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (₨98,329) | ₨20,080 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (₨147,494) | ₨79,128 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨196,659) | ₨39,248 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨49,165) | ₨16,807 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (₨49,165) | ₨2,605 | + 1788% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (₨294,988) | ₨61,383 | + 381% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 115,000 Franc (₨56,539) | ₨29,384 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Franc (₨5,531) | ₨1,214 | + 356% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (₨3,442) | ₨2,976 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨29,499) | ₨4,498 | + 556% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (₨15,088) | ₨9,724 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (₨39,332) | ₨12,486 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨58,998) | ₨13,517 | + 336% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (₨4,424,819) | ₨2,800,000 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (₨231) | ₨272 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,752 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,475) | ₨230 | + 543% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (₨1,967) | ₨838 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (₨7,375) | ₨3,307 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (₨1,967) | ₨1,222 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,229) | ₨649 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (₨1,967) | ₨557 | + 253% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Franc (₨737) | ₨396 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (₨737) | ₨217 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨4,916) | ₨495 | + 894% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (₨14,749) | ₨3,859 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Franc (₨39,332) | ₨8,435 | + 366% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨3,442) | ₨2,877 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨983) | ₨566 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (₨737) | ₨965 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (₨344,153) | ₨149,999 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨49) | ₨255 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (₨24,582) | ₨5,305 | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨492) | ₨637 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 802 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan
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