Cost of Living Comparison Between Equatorial Guinea and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Equatorial Guinea and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Equatorial Guinea is 16.6% cheaper than United States without rent, and 43.3% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Equatorial Guinea is 2.8% more expensive than United States without rent, and 39.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.77 FCFA 9,493
$20.33 $20.33
-17.51%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$69.2 FCFA 39.2K
$74.4 $74.4
-6.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.86 FCFA 5,013
$11.49 $11.49
-22.89%
Cappuccino
$3.94 FCFA 2,231
$5.09 $5.09
-22.59%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 FCFA 523
$2.54 $2.54
-63.78%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.84 FCFA 476
$2.11 $2.11
-60.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.55 FCFA 2,010
$6.09 $6.09
-41.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.32 FCFA 2,446
$7.1 $7.1
-39.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.82 FCFA 1,594
$1.08 $1.08
161.11%
White Bread (500g)
$3.42 FCFA 1,937
$3.7 $3.7
-7.57%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.54 FCFA 1,439
$4.65 $4.65
-45.38%
Eggs
$2.78 FCFA 1,574
$4.21 $4.21
-33.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.55 FCFA 4,842
$12.75 $12.75
-32.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.98 FCFA 3,949
$12.24 $12.24
-42.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 FCFA 4,791
$16.08 $16.08
-47.39%
Apples (1kg)
$7.64 FCFA 4,323
$5.41 $5.41
41.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.81 FCFA 1,023
$1.73 $1.73
4.62%
Oranges (1kg)
$7.24 FCFA 4,097
$4.37 $4.37
65.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.91 FCFA 2,214
$4.94 $4.94
-20.85%
Potato (1kg)
$3.06 FCFA 1,730
$2.88 $2.88
6.25%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 FCFA 1,722
$3.07 $3.07
-0.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92 FCFA 520
$2.25 $2.25
-59.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.02 FCFA 1,142
$2.21 $2.21
-8.60%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.81 FCFA 2,720
$10.09 $10.09
-52.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.15 FCFA 3,480
$14.73 $14.73
-58.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.52 FCFA 1,427
$1.91 $1.91
31.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.54 $3.54
-
🚌 Getting Around
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.3 FCFA 735
$2.56 $2.56
-49.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.43 FCFA 15K
$63.9 $63.9
-58.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 FCFA 474
$3.81 $3.81
-77.95%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.81 FCFA 458
$1.77 $1.77
-54.24%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.84 FCFA 5,005
$30.4 $30.4
-70.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 FCFA 621
$0.94 $0.94
17.02%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.5K FCFA 19M
$30K $30K
11.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.2K FCFA 16.5M
$25.8K $25.8K
13.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$346 FCFA 195.9K
$209 $209
65.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.91 FCFA 10.1K
$57.9 $57.9
-69.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$143 FCFA 81K
$71.1 $71.1
101.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$93.3 FCFA 52.8K
$45.88 $45.88
103.44%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.63 FCFA 8,282
$22.25 $22.25
-34.25%
Cinema Ticket
$5.51 FCFA 3,121
$14.14 $14.14
-61.03%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$1,373 $1,373
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$354 FCFA 200.2K
$22.4K $22.4K
-98.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.9 FCFA 33.4K
$51.5 $51.5
14.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$95.7 FCFA 54.2K
$41.96 $41.96
128.15%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$164 FCFA 92.7K
$88.3 $88.3
85.40%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$137 FCFA 77.6K
$112 $112
22.87%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$351 FCFA 198.5K
$1,731 $1,731
-79.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$185 FCFA 105K
$1,446 $1,446
-87.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$708 FCFA 400.7K
$2,846 $2,846
-75.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$437 FCFA 247.5K
$2,366 $2,366
-81.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$864 FCFA 488.8K
$3,245 $3,245
-73.39%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$644 FCFA 364.5K
$2,667 $2,667
-75.85%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$807 FCFA 456.9K
$4,312 $4,312
-81.28%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.8
6.51
4.45%

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Last update for Equatorial Guinea: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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