🇬🇶Equatorial Guinea
Africa
Information
Capital
Malabo
Population
1,691,796
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF FCFA)
Languages
espagnol, français, portugais, fang
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+240
Timezone
Africa/Malabo
Area
28,049 km²
Government
Presidential republic under single-party rule
National day
August 3 - Constitution Day
Internet domain
.gq
About
Equatorial Guinea is an oil-rich Central African nation in the Gulf of Guinea, comprising Bioko island and Río Muni mainland. Ruled by an authoritarian regime since 1979, it relies heavily on hydrocarbons despite a modest population.
Safety
Risk level :Risque élevé en raison de la criminalité, instabilité politique et risques sanitaires.
Risk areas
Malabo et Bata - Criminalité et troubles urbainsRío Muni frontalier - Banditisme et piraterie maritime
Crime(high)
- Éviter les manifestations
- Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur
- Voyager en groupe
Terrorism(low)
- Vigilance accrue près des zones pétrolières
Transport
- Utiliser des véhicules 4x4
- Éviter la nuit
Natural risks(Risques modérés de cyclones et inondations)
- Suivre les alertes météo
Health(Système de santé faible, hôpitaux sous-équipés)
- Vaccins obligatoires: fièvre jaune
- Prophylaxie paludisme
- Assurance rapatriement
Practical tips
- Inscription au consulat
- Permis de séjour requis
- Éviter photos d'installations officielles
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center0
1-bedroom apartment in city center0
1-bedroom apartment in suburb0
3-bedroom apartment in city center0
3-bedroom apartment in suburb0
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal0.0145
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant0.061
McDonald's menu0
Local beer (0.5L)0
Cappuccino0
Water (1.5L)0.00175
Bread (500g)0
Milk (1L)0
Eggs (12)0
Chicken (1kg)0
Apples (1kg)0
Bananas (1kg)0
Transport
Public transport ticket0
Monthly transport subscription0
Taxi ride (start)0
Taxi (1km)0
Gasoline (1L)0
Leisure
Fitness subscription (monthly)0
Tennis court (1h weekend)0
Cinema0
Theater0
Health
General practitioner consultation0
Dentist consultation0
Antibiotic medications0
Cold medications (6 days)0
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)0.258
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)0
Public services for 85m² apartment0.07
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)0
Nike sports shoes0
International primary school (monthly)0
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type E
Emergency numbers
Police111
Ambulance112
Fire department113
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated