Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc (Rp 209,319) | Rp 49,381 | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc (Rp 120,550) | Rp 55,115 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (Rp 39,599) | Rp 32,165 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (Rp 23,780) | Rp 20,667 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (Rp 57,952) | Rp 25,337 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,932) | Rp 17,064 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (Rp 181,526) | Rp 61,721 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (Rp 37,180) | Rp 37,576 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Rp 20,746) | Rp 19,651 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (Rp 17,184) | Rp 33,333 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc (Rp 137,353) | Rp 375,202 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 38,898) | Rp 18,761 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 7,780) | Rp 18,326 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc (Rp 21,738,374) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc (Rp 14,829,896) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc (Rp 1,475,301) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc (Rp 13,198,732) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,779,672) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (Rp 1,284,872) | Rp 979,539 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 648,306) | Rp 329,516 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (Rp 6,483,060) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 5,186,448) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 155,593) | Rp 66,640 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 65,894 | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 680,041 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,166,951) | Rp 422,463 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (Rp 1,360,312) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,296,612) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (Rp 278,660,070) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc (Rp 17,068) | Rp 8,964 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (Rp 808,961) | Rp 228,023 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (Rp 207,458) | Rp 29,297 | + 608% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 388,984) | Rp 256,292 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 64,831) | Rp 80,956 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (Rp 81,849) | Rp 22,650 | + 261% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 64,831) | Rp 44,295 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (Rp 59,903) | Rp 22,030 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,864) | Rp 12,336 | + 320% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (Rp 188,685) | Rp 81,128 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (Rp 475,014) | Rp 176,169 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 259,322) | Rp 104,243 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (Rp 1,220,649) | Rp 367,409 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (Rp 137,564) | Rp 133,391 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (Rp 69,153) | Rp 36,857 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (Rp 36,923) | Rp 48,222 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,555,934) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (Rp 7,780) | Rp 1,787 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,296,612) | Rp 604,695 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (Rp 29,822) | Rp 28,427 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 927 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia
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