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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 19.9% more expensive than Equatorial Guinea without rent, and 76.5% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: United States is 2.7% cheaper than Equatorial Guinea without rent, and 64.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$16.77 FCFA 9,493
21.23%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$69.2 FCFA 39.2K
7.50%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$8.86 FCFA 5,013
29.68%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$3.94 FCFA 2,231
29.19%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.92 FCFA 523
176.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.84 FCFA 476
151.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$3.55 FCFA 2,010
71.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$4.32 FCFA 2,446
64.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.82 FCFA 1,594
-61.70%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$3.42 FCFA 1,937
8.19%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$2.54 FCFA 1,439
83.07%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.78 FCFA 1,574
51.44%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$8.55 FCFA 4,842
49.12%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$6.98 FCFA 3,949
75.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$8.46 FCFA 4,791
90.07%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$7.64 FCFA 4,323
-29.19%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.81 FCFA 1,023
-4.42%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$7.24 FCFA 4,097
-39.64%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$3.91 FCFA 2,214
26.34%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$3.06 FCFA 1,730
-5.88%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$3.04 FCFA 1,722
0.99%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.92 FCFA 520
144.57%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$2.02 FCFA 1,142
9.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$4.81 FCFA 2,720
109.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$6.15 FCFA 3,480
139.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.52 FCFA 1,427
-24.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$1.3 FCFA 735
96.92%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$26.43 FCFA 15K
141.58%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$0.84 FCFA 474
353.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.81 FCFA 458
118.52%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$8.84 FCFA 5,005
243.89%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.1 FCFA 621
-14.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$33.5K FCFA 19M
-10.53%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$29.2K FCFA 16.5M
-11.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$346 FCFA 195.9K
-39.72%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$17.91 FCFA 10.1K
223.00%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$143 FCFA 81K
-50.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$93.3 FCFA 52.8K
-50.85%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$14.63 FCFA 8,282
52.08%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$5.51 FCFA 3,121
156.62%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$354 FCFA 200.2K
6219.12%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$58.9 FCFA 33.4K
-12.58%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$95.7 FCFA 54.2K
-56.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$164 FCFA 92.7K
-46.06%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$137 FCFA 77.6K
-18.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$351 FCFA 198.5K
393.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$185 FCFA 105K
679.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$708 FCFA 400.7K
302.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$437 FCFA 247.5K
440.97%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$864 FCFA 488.8K
275.76%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$644 FCFA 364.5K
314.12%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$807 FCFA 456.9K
434.28%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.8
-4.26%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Equatorial Guinea: October 28, 2025

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