Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,135 Franc (Rp 225,923) | Rp 62,230 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 123,661) | Rp 52,137 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Franc (Rp 12,366) | Rp 30,582 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (Rp 37,098) | Rp 18,388 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,448 Franc (Rp 35,814) | Rp 26,104 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,465) | Rp 14,341 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 77,272 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,831) | Rp 38,806 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Franc (Rp 40,808) | Rp 19,485 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 12,366) | Rp 32,212 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 Franc (Rp 123,661) | Rp 339,997 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 37,098) | Rp 15,796 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 12,366) | Rp 17,158 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 10,152,500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 775,000 Franc (Rp 19,167,532) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 772,430 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Rp 17,312,610) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,311,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 502,555 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 494,646) | Rp 285,184 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,765,630 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 69,682 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,375 Franc (Rp 34,007) | Rp 51,169 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,854,922) | Rp 655,076 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 457,119 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,076,740 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,007,380 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,156 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 494,646) | Rp 280,243 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Rp 77,288) | Rp 26,962 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 123,661) | Rp 34,072 | + 263% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,732) | Rp 16,791 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,618 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 247,323) | Rp 63,841 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 370,984) | Rp 184,270 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc (Rp 741,969) | Rp 413,601 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Franc (Rp 123,661) | Rp 152,100 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (Rp 136,028) | Rp 44,543 | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,628 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,000 Franc (Rp 865,630) | Rp 597,783 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,732) | Rp 24,831 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,192 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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