Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,809 Franc (руб 827) | руб 466 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc (руб 574) | руб 308 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc (руб 156) | руб 177 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (руб 141) | руб 78 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc (руб 180) | руб 115 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (руб 188) | руб 206 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 410 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (руб 235) | руб 114 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (руб 188) | руб 59 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (руб 47) | руб 69 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (руб 515) | руб 631 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (руб 157) | руб 130 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (руб 188) | руб 36 | + 421% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 67% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (руб 65,717) | руб 62,658 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc (руб 35,134) | руб 44,642 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (руб 9,388) | руб 8,116 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc (руб 50,001) | руб 36,661 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc (руб 24,491) | руб 26,502 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (руб 18,776) | руб 4,494 | + 318% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (руб 4,694) | руб 525 | + 794% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (руб 28,165) | руб 29,351 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (руб 12,723) | руб 8,731 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (руб 191) | руб 490 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (руб 129) | руб 773 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (руб 4,694) | руб 5,378 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (руб 5,633) | руб 3,420 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (руб 5,164) | руб 6,726 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc (руб 5,735) | руб 7,140 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (руб 328,587) | руб 1,924,830 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc (руб 72) | руб 50 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (руб 2,816) | руб 1,664 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (руб 845) | руб 466 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (руб 563) | руб 459 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 939) | руб 1,425 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 300 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (руб 293) | руб 210 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (руб 253) | руб 248 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 94) | руб 101 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 123 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (руб 792) | руб 662 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,408) | руб 1,583 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 572 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,947 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (руб 2,374) | руб 4,452 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (руб 469) | руб 394 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 141) | руб 190 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (руб 94) | руб 231 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (руб 35) | руб 2.66 | + 1210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc (руб 5,540) | руб 2,624 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 94) | руб 171 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,029 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 41% more expensive than in Russia
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