If you say that people are equal, you mean that they have or should have the same rights and opportunities as each other.
(权利、机会等) 平等的 Investors can borrow an amount equal to the property's purchase price. 投资者可以借与房地产购买价相等数额的款项。
To equal something or someone means to be as good or as great as them.
比得上
Someone who is your equal has the same ability, status, or rights as you have.
(能力、地位或权利等) 同等的人 She was one of the boys, their equal. 她是男孩们中的一员,和他们平起平坐。