Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,435 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,364 Franc ($2.52) | $4.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc ($2.77) | $0.88 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,826 Franc ($3.37) | $2.89 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc ($3.69) | $4.17 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc ($4.62) | $3.46 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc ($3.69) | $1.76 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.92) | $3.12 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,489 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,673 Franc ($3.09) | $1.99 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.92) | $2.20 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 603,508 Franc ($1,115) | $2,202 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 305,262 Franc ($564) | $1,580 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($185) | $179 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 745,094 Franc ($1,376) | $1,539 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,000 Franc ($646) | $1,144 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Franc ($369) | $114 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,715 Franc ($46) | $52 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc ($554) | $272 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 135,526 Franc ($250) | $128 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,031 Franc ($3.75) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc ($2.54) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 116% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc ($92) | $47 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc ($111) | $42 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Franc ($102) | $86 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,000 Franc ($129) | $107 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,500,000 Franc ($6,464) | $23,610 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 884 Franc ($1.63) | $0.67 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $73 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Franc ($17) | $7 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Franc ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $111 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc ($5.77) | $3.47 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,700 Franc ($4.99) | $4.88 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $3.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,434 Franc ($16) | $22 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($28) | $47 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,285 Franc ($47) | $78 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($2.77) | $4.93 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.64 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 371 Franc ($0.68) | $0.24 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 49,823 Franc ($92) | $49 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,211 prices entered by 4,151 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 10% cheaper than in United States
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