Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $19 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $10 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc ($4.05) | $5.75 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc ($2.59) | $1.08 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc ($2.13) | $4.98 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc ($3.82) | $4.66 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $7 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc ($5.56) | $4.56 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc ($4.17) | $2.38 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc ($1.04) | $3.47 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc ($12) | $16 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.43) | $2.90 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.88 | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc ($1,148) | $2,774 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc ($972) | $2,109 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc ($324) | $222 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc ($972) | $1,945 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($648) | $1,464 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($162) | $149 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc ($162) | $61 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc ($972) | $292 | + 233% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($243) | $141 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc ($11) | $32 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc ($97) | $55 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc ($50) | $48 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc ($130) | $95 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc ($194) | $125 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc ($14,587) | $27,555 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc ($0.78) | $1.02 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($4.86) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc ($6) | $24 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $153 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc ($4.49) | $4.89 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.05) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc ($1.81) | $4.85 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc ($2.92) | $2.19 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc ($28) | $57 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $230 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc ($60) | $94 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.24) | $5.47 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc ($1.40) | $7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc ($1,135) | $551 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc ($0.16) | $0.20 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc ($97) | $57 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.62) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,872 prices entered by 2,768 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 15% cheaper than in United States
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