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 4.2% more expensive than Equatorial Guinea without rent, and 68.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 9.7% more expensive than Equatorial Guinea without rent, and 59.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$16.81 FCFA 9,419
18.80%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$69.4 FCFA 38.9K
7.53%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$8.74 FCFA 4,898
30.43%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$4.02 FCFA 2,251
33.58%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.99 FCFA 556
165.66%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.86 FCFA 480
139.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$3.58 FCFA 2,004
64.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$4.35 FCFA 2,436
61.38%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.80 FCFA 1,570
-61.07%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$3.28 FCFA 1,836
8.23%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$2.60 FCFA 1,454
81.92%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.75 FCFA 1,540
56.36%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$8.83 FCFA 4,951
47.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$7.04 FCFA 3,947
73.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$8.47 FCFA 4,748
93.15%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$7.38 FCFA 4,133
-29.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.80 FCFA 1,008
-5.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$6.90 FCFA 3,864
-33.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$4.00 FCFA 2,243
24.25%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$3.06 FCFA 1,712
-2.61%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$3.08 FCFA 1,725
-1.30%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.88 FCFA 491
156.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$2.00 FCFA 1,120
8.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$5.00 FCFA 2,801
96.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$6.15 FCFA 3,445
146.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.43 FCFA 1,360
-21.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$1.33 FCFA 747
87.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$26.91 FCFA 15.1K
145.67%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$0.91 FCFA 509
319.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.75 FCFA 422
137.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$9.04 FCFA 5,064
226.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.13 FCFA 633
-19.47%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$32.8K FCFA 18.4M
-10.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$29.7K FCFA 16.6M
-11.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$356 FCFA 199.4K
-42.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$17.39 FCFA 9,745
227.31%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$143 FCFA 80.4K
-49.29%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$94.1 FCFA 52.7K
-51.91%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$14.46 FCFA 8,101
51.04%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$5.49 FCFA 3,077
151.18%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$350 FCFA 196.3K
6337.74%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$60.0 FCFA 33.6K
-14.43%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$97.6 FCFA 54.7K
-56.59%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$163 FCFA 91.6K
-45.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$133 FCFA 74.6K
-13.64%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$350 FCFA 196.3K
403.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$190 FCFA 106.2K
655.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$694 FCFA 389.0K
307.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$448 FCFA 250.8K
426.84%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$862 FCFA 483.1K
293.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$648 FCFA 363.0K
303.60%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$793 FCFA 444.1K
445.82%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.8
-4.26%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Equatorial Guinea: March 3, 2026

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