Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to United States
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,809 Franc ($14) | $17 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,114 Franc ($10) | $9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,666 Franc ($2.67) | $5.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc ($2.41) | $0.99 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,921 Franc ($3.08) | $3.33 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $4.43 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc ($4.01) | $3.93 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $1.92 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.80) | $3.30 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc ($2.68) | $2.26 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $2.47 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc ($1,122) | $2,508 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 374,236 Franc ($600) | $1,960 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($160) | $206 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 532,598 Franc ($854) | $1,778 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 260,866 Franc ($418) | $1,342 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc ($321) | $139 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc ($80) | $56 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc ($481) | $300 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc ($217) | $135 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc ($3.26) | $12 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc ($2.20) | $27 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 67% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc ($80) | $51 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc ($96) | $46 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc ($88) | $92 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,087 Franc ($98) | $120 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc ($5,612) | $25,474 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Franc ($1.23) | $1.06 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $77 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc ($14) | $7 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $19 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $125 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc ($5.01) | $4.17 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc ($4.33) | $5.50 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $4.18 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc ($14) | $25 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $49 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc ($41) | $83 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($2.41) | $5.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $6 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc ($0.59) | $0.17 | + 255% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 59,012 Franc ($95) | $53 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,174 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 23% cheaper than in United States
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