Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $20 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $11 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $5.39 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc ($2.71) | $1.05 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc ($2.23) | $4.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc ($3.99) | $4.46 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $7 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc ($5.81) | $3.98 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc ($4.36) | $2.05 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc ($1.09) | $3.25 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc ($12) | $17 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.54) | $2.85 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.66 | - | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 21% 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 ($1,199) | $2,917 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc ($1,016) | $2,212 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc ($339) | $220 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc ($1,016) | $2,027 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($678) | $1,538 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($169) | $149 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc ($169) | $62 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc ($1,016) | $274 | + 271% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($254) | $145 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $32 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc ($102) | $57 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc ($52) | $54 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc ($136) | $99 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc ($203) | $137 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 18% 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 ($15,246) | $29,034 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc ($0.81) | $0.98 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $26 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $159 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc ($4.69) | $4.79 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc ($1.89) | $4.88 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc ($3.05) | $2.39 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc ($29) | $59 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $30 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc ($63) | $99 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $5.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc ($1.46) | $7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc ($1,186) | $513 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc ($0.17) | $0.66 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc ($102) | $65 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $10 | - 83% | |
| 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 17,315 prices entered by 2,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 17% cheaper than in United States
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