Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc (руб 1,287) | руб 401 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (руб 682) | руб 285 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc (руб 186) | руб 142 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (руб 205) | руб 65 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc (руб 249) | руб 88 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (руб 273) | руб 128 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 342 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (руб 341) | руб 109 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (руб 273) | руб 35 | + 677% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (руб 68) | руб 66 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc (руб 749) | руб 577 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc (руб 228) | руб 109 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 68) | руб 29 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 115% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc (руб 82,333) | руб 69,035 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc (руб 41,645) | руб 37,974 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (руб 13,642) | руб 6,392 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc (руб 101,648) | руб 31,618 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc (руб 47,748) | руб 22,018 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc (руб 27,285) | руб 4,038 | + 576% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc (руб 3,372) | руб 448 | + 653% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (руб 40,927) | руб 24,813 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc (руб 18,489) | руб 6,723 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc (руб 277) | руб 416 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (руб 188) | руб 926 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (руб 6,821) | руб 4,661 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,185) | руб 2,580 | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc (руб 7,503) | руб 5,654 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc (руб 9,550) | руб 6,714 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 69% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc (руб 477,481) | руб 1,237,120 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 884 Franc (руб 121) | руб 47 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,093) | руб 1,548 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc (руб 1,228) | руб 476 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc (руб 819) | руб 504 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,364) | руб 1,289 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 311 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (руб 426) | руб 183 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc (руб 368) | руб 206 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 136) | руб 77 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc (руб 1,151) | руб 580 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,046) | руб 1,480 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 574 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc (руб 3,449) | руб 3,401 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (руб 682) | руб 387 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (руб 205) | руб 168 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 221 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc (руб 51) | руб 7 | + 674% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49,823 Franc (руб 6,797) | руб 3,491 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 136) | руб 160 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,589 prices entered by 700 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 102% more expensive than in Russia
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