Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc ($15) | $15 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $4.32 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc ($2.54) | $0.88 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc ($2.45) | $2.98 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $4.01 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc ($4.23) | $3.36 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc ($2.79) | $1.77 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $3.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.54) | $1.94 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $2.04 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,266 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc ($1,313) | $1,626 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc ($1,186) | $1,625 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,155 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $109 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $47 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $298 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc ($2.33) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 31% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc ($127) | $49 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $112 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,992 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.75 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $110 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc ($5.29) | $3.55 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $5.08 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $3.57 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $21 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $45 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc ($51) | $74 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc ($9) | $4.82 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.79 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc ($59) | $52 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,097 prices entered by 5,523 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 17% cheaper than in United States
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