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Cost of Living in Bata

Bata, Litoral, Equatorial Guinea · Population 290,000

▲ +0% vs Equatorial Guinea average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FCFA275,681 ($456)
Couple, monthlyFCFA491,313 ($812)
Family of four, monthlyFCFA637,346 ($1,053)

Estimated Prices in Bata

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFCFA2,886 ($4.77)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFCFA11,543 ($19.08)per meal
CappuccinoFCFA866 ($1.43)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FCFA65,413 ($108)per month
Monthly public transport passFCFA10,581 ($17.49)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFCFA27,897 ($46.11)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FCFA8,080 ($13.36)per month
Fitness club membershipFCFA8,080 ($13.36)per month
Cinema ticketFCFA2,116 ($3.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA119,731 ($198)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFCFA83,291 ($138)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA249,873 ($413)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bata is FCFA320,650 ($530) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA275,681 ($456) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA358,385 ($592) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA83,291 ($138)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Mbini

36 km away · Litoral

Sevilla de Niefang

53 km away · Centro Sur

Calatrava

94 km away · Litoral

Evinayong

100 km away · Centro Sur

Añisoc

111 km away · Wele-Nzas

Djibloho

121 km away · Djibloho

Bengonbeyene

142 km away · Wele-Nzas

Aconibe

144 km away · Wele-Nzas

Other Major Cities in Equatorial Guinea

Malabo

Bioko Norte · pop. 297,000

FCFA343,447 ($568) / mo

Living in Bata

Bata is one of the key cities in Equatorial Guinea. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA275,681 ($456), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA83,291 ($138) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA637,346 ($1,053) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA491,313 ($812) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bata is FCFA320,650 ($530). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA358,385 ($592) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bata expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FCFA275,681 ($456) per month in Bata including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Equatorial Guinea.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bata?
A net salary of around FCFA358,385 ($592) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bata with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bata is FCFA320,650 ($530).
How much is rent in Bata?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FCFA119,731 ($198) per month in the city centre and FCFA83,291 ($138) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FCFA249,873 ($413).
Is Bata cheaper than Equatorial Guinea on average?
No — Bata is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Equatorial Guinea average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Bata?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at FCFA65,413 ($108) in Bata. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about FCFA2,886 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around FCFA866 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bata compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bata is estimated at FCFA10,581 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bata are estimates based on Equatorial Guinea national averages adjusted for city size (population 290,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.