Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 137% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,967) | руб 478 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,311) | руб 383 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (руб 328) | руб 201 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (руб 210) | руб 85 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (руб 172) | руб 118 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (руб 309) | руб 190 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (руб 787) | руб 431 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (руб 449) | руб 114 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (руб 337) | руб 51 | + 566% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (руб 84) | руб 80 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (руб 956) | руб 726 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (руб 197) | руб 148 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 44 | - | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 152% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (руб 131,117) | руб 88,260 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (руб 78,670) | руб 53,559 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (руб 26,223) | руб 9,374 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (руб 78,670) | руб 45,680 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (руб 52,447) | руб 28,184 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (руб 13,112) | руб 6,168 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (руб 13,112) | руб 495 | + 2548% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (руб 78,670) | руб 25,427 | + 209% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (руб 19,668) | руб 10,146 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (руб 787) | руб 626 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,017 | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (руб 7,867) | руб 5,476 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (руб 4,024) | руб 3,659 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (руб 10,489) | руб 7,865 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (руб 15,734) | руб 8,501 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (руб 1,180,057) | руб 2,157,330 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (руб 63) | руб 51 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,232 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 393) | руб 511 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (руб 524) | руб 686 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,858 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (руб 524) | руб 385 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (руб 363) | руб 259 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 328) | руб 285 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (руб 146) | руб 111 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (руб 236) | руб 156 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (руб 656) | руб 823 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (руб 2,247) | руб 1,781 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 700 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (руб 4,874) | руб 3,872 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (руб 806) | руб 469 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 262) | руб 218 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (руб 113) | руб 272 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (руб 91,782) | руб 70,646 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (руб 13) | руб 2.99 | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (руб 7,867) | руб 4,350 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 131) | руб 206 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,369 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 67% more expensive than in Russia
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