Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea compared to Indonesia
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| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Equatorial Guinea is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 365,524) | Rp 45,378 | + 706% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 243,683) | Rp 54,330 | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (Rp 60,921) | Rp 27,591 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Rp 38,989) | Rp 19,722 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,314 Franc (Rp 32,031) | Rp 26,707 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,355 Franc (Rp 57,394) | Rp 18,501 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (Rp 146,210) | Rp 56,542 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,428 Franc (Rp 83,526) | Rp 42,973 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,572 Franc (Rp 62,684) | Rp 22,558 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 644 Franc (Rp 15,704) | Rp 34,959 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,289 Franc (Rp 177,631) | Rp 337,317 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,552) | Rp 20,426 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,971 | - | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Equatorial Guinea is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 24,368,264) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Franc (Rp 14,620,958) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,873,653) | Rp 496,641 | + 881% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (Rp 14,620,958) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,747,306) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,436,826) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,436,826) | Rp 400,530 | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600,000 Franc (Rp 14,620,958) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,655,240) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 146,210) | Rp 43,866 | + 233% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Equatorial Guinea is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,462,096) | Rp 624,572 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,689 Franc (Rp 747,840) | Rp 439,901 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,949,461) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Rp 2,924,192) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Equatorial Guinea is 25% 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 219,314,374) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 480 Franc (Rp 11,698) | Rp 11,904 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Equatorial Guinea is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,105) | Rp 36,367 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Franc (Rp 97,473) | Rp 60,467 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Franc (Rp 97,473) | Rp 130,123 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,767 Franc (Rp 67,434) | Rp 19,595 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 60,921) | Rp 34,558 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,114 Franc (Rp 27,158) | Rp 30,035 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,800 Franc (Rp 43,863) | Rp 15,580 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 121,841) | Rp 88,350 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Equatorial Guinea is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Equatorial Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,138 Franc (Rp 417,628) | Rp 216,012 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,171 Franc (Rp 905,783) | Rp 383,761 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,145 Franc (Rp 149,736) | Rp 162,937 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,737) | Rp 36,298 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 861 Franc (Rp 20,987) | Rp 40,791 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 700,000 Franc (Rp 17,057,785) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Rp 2,437) | Rp 2,029 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,462,096) | Rp 496,553 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,368) | Rp 35,528 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 716 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Equatorial Guinea is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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