Travel Costs in Equatorial Guinea
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $80
- Mid-range / day
- $180
- Luxury / day
- $400
- Budget meal
- $8
- Coffee
- $3.5
- Local transport
- $1
- Budget hotel
- $45
- Mid-range hotel
- $110
Overview
Equatorial Guinea is one of the more expensive destinations in sub-Saharan Africa, largely due to its oil-driven economy which inflates prices for accommodation, imported goods, and services. Budget options are limited compared to neighboring countries, and Malabo in particular has a high cost of living shaped by the expatriate oil industry workforce. Imported products dominate supermarket shelves, pushing food and drink costs well above regional averages.
Notes
Eating at local street food stalls and markets rather than hotel restaurants can significantly cut meal costs; also consider shared bush taxis for intercity travel instead of private taxis or car hire.