Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc (руб 1,090) | руб 401 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (руб 596) | руб 264 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (руб 60) | руб 147 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (руб 179) | руб 67 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc (руб 173) | руб 88 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (руб 239) | руб 147 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 324 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (руб 298) | руб 98 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (руб 197) | руб 34 | + 483% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (руб 60) | руб 64 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc (руб 596) | руб 591 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (руб 179) | руб 103 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 60) | руб 32 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 72,205 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc (руб 92,436) | руб 39,420 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,213 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (руб 83,491) | руб 40,880 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 24,350 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,312 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,385) | руб 414 | + 476% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 26,592 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,084 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 462 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (руб 164) | руб 594 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,945) | руб 5,569 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,484 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,814 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,665 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,358,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 46 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,848 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 449 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 578 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,385) | руб 1,374 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 313 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (руб 373) | руб 167 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (руб 596) | руб 227 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 119) | руб 82 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 99 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,193) | руб 570 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,789) | руб 1,511 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 597 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (руб 3,578) | руб 3,689 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (руб 596) | руб 394 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (руб 656) | руб 200 | + 227% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 215 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,175) | руб 3,654 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 119) | руб 155 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,782 prices entered by 494 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 43% more expensive than in Russia
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