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 6.6% more expensive than Equatorial Guinea without rent, and 74.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 6.7% more expensive than Equatorial Guinea without rent, and 63.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$16.56 FCFA 9,216
22.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$69.2 FCFA 38.5K
7.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$8.79 FCFA 4,890
29.92%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$3.94 FCFA 2,194
32.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.96 FCFA 533
172.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.85 FCFA 472
152.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$3.60 FCFA 2,004
62.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$4.44 FCFA 2,469
61.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.83 FCFA 1,575
-61.84%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$3.39 FCFA 1,888
5.90%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$2.49 FCFA 1,387
89.16%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$2.89 FCFA 1,610
51.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$8.54 FCFA 4,755
48.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$7.02 FCFA 3,909
76.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$8.45 FCFA 4,705
93.96%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$7.37 FCFA 4,103
-29.99%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.74 FCFA 969
-1.15%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$7.20 FCFA 4,007
-37.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$3.85 FCFA 2,143
30.13%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$3.18 FCFA 1,770
-8.49%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$3.02 FCFA 1,679
1.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.91 FCFA 507
137.36%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$2.06 FCFA 1,147
7.28%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$4.88 FCFA 2,715
103.48%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$6.36 FCFA 3,540
134.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.51 FCFA 1,398
-23.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$1.35 FCFA 751
88.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$26.92 FCFA 15.0K
141.60%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.87 FCFA 483
324.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.81 FCFA 452
119.75%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$9.07 FCFA 5,045
233.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.14 FCFA 634
-16.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$32.8K FCFA 18.3M
-9.35%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$29.0K FCFA 16.1M
-9.36%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$359 FCFA 200.0K
-41.70%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$17.43 FCFA 9,700
234.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$142 FCFA 79.1K
-49.31%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$92.5 FCFA 51.5K
-50.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$14.97 FCFA 8,332
48.30%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$5.32 FCFA 2,962
167.86%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$348 FCFA 193.6K
6448.91%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$60.0 FCFA 33.4K
-11.61%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$96.2 FCFA 53.5K
-55.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$165 FCFA 91.9K
-45.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$138 FCFA 76.6K
-17.60%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$348 FCFA 193.9K
406.86%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$185 FCFA 102.9K
689.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$717 FCFA 399.1K
299.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$449 FCFA 249.9K
425.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$844 FCFA 469.6K
306.13%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$644 FCFA 358.2K
307.67%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$808 FCFA 449.8K
432.71%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6.8
-4.26%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Equatorial Guinea: April 11, 2026

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