Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Rp 289,719) | Rp 74,240 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 144,860) | Rp 64,404 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,750 Franc (Rp 50,701) | Rp 43,127 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Rp 34,766) | Rp 26,464 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 34,766) | Rp 32,847 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 43,458) | Rp 18,993 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (Rp 173,832) | Rp 72,901 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (Rp 99,306) | Rp 45,403 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (Rp 74,526) | Rp 22,376 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 14,486) | Rp 45,821 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Rp 289,719) | Rp 334,753 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,944) | Rp 18,943 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Rp 28,972) | Rp 19,509 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 708,036 Franc (Rp 20,513,175) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (Rp 17,383,163) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (Rp 5,794,388) | Rp 2,134,520 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 8,691,581) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 11,588,775) | Rp 11,274,600 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,897,194) | Rp 1,559,960 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,897,194) | Rp 303,658 | + 854% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (Rp 17,383,163) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 442% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 115,000 Franc (Rp 3,331,773) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Franc (Rp 325,934) | Rp 91,402 | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,000 Franc (Rp 202,804) | Rp 83,441 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,738,316) | Rp 651,126 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (Rp 889,123) | Rp 458,661 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,317,755) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Rp 3,476,633) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,000,000 Franc (Rp 260,747,438) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 470 Franc (Rp 13,617) | Rp 12,395 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 86,916) | Rp 22,456 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (Rp 115,888) | Rp 96,147 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 434,579) | Rp 264,826 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (Rp 115,888) | Rp 66,604 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 72,430) | Rp 26,592 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 Franc (Rp 115,888) | Rp 33,023 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Franc (Rp 43,458) | Rp 27,953 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Rp 43,458) | Rp 21,349 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 289,719) | Rp 84,361 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (Rp 869,158) | Rp 468,169 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,317,755) | Rp 836,381 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 202,804) | Rp 150,000 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,944) | Rp 54,336 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 43,458) | Rp 75,755 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (Rp 20,280,356) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Rp 2,897) | Rp 2,388 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,448,597) | Rp 433,566 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 28,972) | Rp 46,882 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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