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Cost of Living Guide in Equatorial Guinea

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Equatorial Guinea has a higher overall cost of living than the Africa regional average, being 24.9% more expensive including rent and 44.4% higher for consumer prices excluding rent, though rent is 41.6% cheaper than the Africa average. This makes it one of the more costly places in Africa for daily expenses despite affordable housing. Expats should budget carefully as imported goods drive up prices.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$600-900 (€550-800) — local food markets, shared housing outside center, public transport, minimal utilities.
Comfortable
€1,300 — 1BR city center rent, mix of local/imported groceries, occasional dining, reliable internet.
Family of four
$4,000-6,000 (€3,600-5,400) — 3BR expat housing (€1,200+), international school fees, imported goods, car and driver.

Equatorial Guinea offers poor value for money overall, 24.9% pricier than the Africa average due to high consumer costs despite cheap rent. It's challenging for expats without high income, as local salaries average €1,042 monthly.

Economic & Living Costs in Equatorial Guinea
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

5000-11000 XAF
Avg: 8000 XAF
-15.8% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

25000-40000 XAF
Avg: 32500 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

5000-10000 XAF
Avg: 7500 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

1000-2000 XAF
Avg: 1500 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

200000-250000 XAF
Avg: 225000 XAF
+12.5% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

100000-150000 XAF
Avg: 125000 XAF
+13.6% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

196787.2-350000 XAF
Avg: 273393.6 XAF
-39.2% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

163989.34-200000 XAF
Avg: 181994.67 XAF
-19.1% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1000 XAF
Avg: 1000 XAF
+33.3% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

3000-5000 XAF
Avg: 4000 XAF
+2.6% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

N/A
Avg: N/A

Gasoline (1L)

500-750 XAF
Avg: 625 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

17000-200000 XAF
Avg: 108500 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

10000-30000 XAF
Avg: 20000 XAF
-81.0% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

N/A
Avg: N/A
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1000-2000 XAF
Avg: 1500 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

1800-2000 XAF
Avg: 1900 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1200-2400 XAF
Avg: 1800 XAF
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

3836.01-6000 XAF
Avg: 4918 XAF
-0.3% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

20000-40000 XAF
Avg: 30000 XAF
-50.0% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

N/A
Avg: N/A

Cinema Ticket

N/A
Avg: N/A

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

N/A
Avg: N/A
Last updated: 2026-04-03