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 4.1% cheaper than United States without rent, and 40.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Equatorial Guinea is 8.9% cheaper than United States without rent, and 37.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.81 FCFA 9,419
$19.97 $19.97
-15.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$69.4 FCFA 38.9K
$74.7 $74.7
-7.01%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.74 FCFA 4,898
$11.40 $11.40
-23.33%
Cappuccino
$4.02 FCFA 2,251
$5.37 $5.37
-25.14%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.99 FCFA 556
$2.63 $2.63
-62.36%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 FCFA 480
$2.06 $2.06
-58.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.58 FCFA 2,004
$5.90 $5.90
-39.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.35 FCFA 2,436
$7.02 $7.02
-38.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.80 FCFA 1,570
$1.09 $1.09
156.88%
White Bread (500g)
$3.28 FCFA 1,836
$3.55 $3.55
-7.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.60 FCFA 1,454
$4.73 $4.73
-45.03%
Eggs
$2.75 FCFA 1,540
$4.30 $4.30
-36.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.83 FCFA 4,951
$13.01 $13.01
-32.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.04 FCFA 3,947
$12.22 $12.22
-42.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.47 FCFA 4,748
$16.36 $16.36
-48.23%
Apples (1kg)
$7.38 FCFA 4,133
$5.21 $5.21
41.65%
Banana (1kg)
$1.80 FCFA 1,008
$1.70 $1.70
5.88%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.90 FCFA 3,864
$4.59 $4.59
50.33%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.00 FCFA 2,243
$4.97 $4.97
-19.52%
Potato (1kg)
$3.06 FCFA 1,712
$2.98 $2.98
2.68%
Onion (1kg)
$3.08 FCFA 1,725
$3.04 $3.04
1.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.88 FCFA 491
$2.26 $2.26
-61.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.00 FCFA 1,120
$2.17 $2.17
-7.83%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.00 FCFA 2,801
$9.83 $9.83
-49.14%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.15 FCFA 3,445
$15.17 $15.17
-59.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 FCFA 1,360
$1.91 $1.91
27.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.58 $3.58
-
🚌 Getting Around
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.33 FCFA 747
$2.49 $2.49
-46.59%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.91 FCFA 15.1K
$66.1 $66.1
-59.30%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 FCFA 509
$3.82 $3.82
-76.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.75 FCFA 422
$1.78 $1.78
-57.87%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.04 FCFA 5,064
$29.48 $29.48
-69.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 FCFA 633
$0.91 $0.91
24.18%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.8K FCFA 18.4M
$29.5K $29.5K
11.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.7K FCFA 16.6M
$26.1K $26.1K
13.48%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$356 FCFA 199.4K
$206 $206
72.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.39 FCFA 9,745
$56.9 $56.9
-69.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$143 FCFA 80.4K
$72.8 $72.8
97.18%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$94.1 FCFA 52.7K
$45.23 $45.23
107.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.46 FCFA 8,101
$21.84 $21.84
-33.79%
Cinema Ticket
$5.49 FCFA 3,077
$13.79 $13.79
-60.19%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$1,355 $1,355
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$350 FCFA 196.3K
$22.6K $22.6K
-98.45%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.0 FCFA 33.6K
$51.3 $51.3
16.86%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$97.6 FCFA 54.7K
$42.37 $42.37
130.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$163 FCFA 91.6K
$88.6 $88.6
84.38%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$133 FCFA 74.6K
$115 $115
15.79%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$350 FCFA 196.3K
$1,763 $1,763
-80.14%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$190 FCFA 106.2K
$1,432 $1,432
-86.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$694 FCFA 389.0K
$2,827 $2,827
-75.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$448 FCFA 250.8K
$2,358 $2,358
-81.02%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$862 FCFA 483.1K
$3,391 $3,391
-74.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$648 FCFA 363.0K
$2,614 $2,614
-75.22%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Equatorial Guinea
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$793 FCFA 444.1K
$4,326 $4,326
-81.68%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.8
6.51
4.45%

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Last update for Equatorial Guinea: March 3, 2026

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

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