- Cost of Living
- Equatorial Guinea
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $4.54 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,450 Franc ($2.51) | $0.89 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc ($2.42) | $3.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $4.03 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc ($4.33) | $3.34 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc ($2.86) | $1.60 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc ($1.05) | $3.43 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $1.91 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.87) | $2.13 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100,000 Franc ($1,904) | $2,043 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 775,000 Franc ($1,342) | $1,582 | - 15% | |
| 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 | 675,000 Franc ($1,169) | $1,584 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 375,000 Franc ($649) | $1,129 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $121 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 150,000 Franc ($260) | $48 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $334 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc ($2.38) | $23 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc ($130) | $47 | + 175% | |
| 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) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,348 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Franc ($0.08) | $0.77 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($35) | $112 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc ($5.41) | $3.50 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $5.13 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $3.47 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $21 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 1% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc ($30) | $45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $79 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc ($10) | $4.87 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc ($4.13) | $5.89 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57,500 Franc ($100) | $54 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,819 prices entered by 13,365 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00173
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 7% more expensive than in United States
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