- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 108% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,150) | руб 357 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (руб 402) | руб 284 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (руб 230) | руб 134 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc (руб 167) | руб 64 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (руб 161) | руб 81 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (руб 230) | руб 146 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 307 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (руб 287) | руб 94 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (руб 190) | руб 35 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (руб 70) | руб 62 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,150) | руб 528 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (руб 115) | руб 94 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 57) | руб 32 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc (руб 126,463) | руб 74,401 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc (руб 89,099) | руб 39,896 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,144 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675,000 Franc (руб 77,602) | руб 37,069 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc (руб 43,112) | руб 24,805 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | руб 3,895 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc (руб 17,245) | руб 482 | + 3480% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | руб 26,462 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,863 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 384 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (руб 158) | руб 523 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,622) | руб 5,275 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,110 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,592 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,318 | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,162,950 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc (руб 5.17) | руб 43 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,678 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 318 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,299) | руб 1,251 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 232 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (руб 359) | руб 159 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (руб 575) | руб 205 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 115) | руб 70 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 103 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,150) | руб 520 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (руб 2,012) | руб 1,635 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 669 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (руб 4,599) | руб 3,313 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (руб 690) | руб 371 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (руб 632) | руб 176 | + 260% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (руб 274) | руб 227 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,742 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc (руб 6,611) | руб 3,075 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 115) | руб 137 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,554 prices entered by 899 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 83% more expensive than in Russia
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