- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,500 Franc (Rp 290,150) | Rp 64,942 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 113,537) | Rp 50,397 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (Rp 50,461) | Rp 31,350 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 963 Franc (Rp 24,305) | Rp 18,922 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,650 Franc (Rp 41,630) | Rp 22,795 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 Franc (Rp 44,153) | Rp 15,321 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (Rp 176,613) | Rp 67,443 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,845 Franc (Rp 46,550) | Rp 37,720 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (Rp 44,153) | Rp 18,389 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (Rp 16,140) | Rp 31,175 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,590 Franc (Rp 166,281) | Rp 363,342 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (Rp 30,277) | Rp 18,399 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 687 Franc (Rp 17,341) | Rp 15,886 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600,000 Franc (Rp 40,368,745) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 25,230,466) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,009,219) | Rp 899,203 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (Rp 18,922,849) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,615,233) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 630,805 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,009,219) | Rp 243,207 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (Rp 9,461,425) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,523,047) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (Rp 76,781) | Rp 61,664 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (Rp 23,654) | Rp 55,521 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 229% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 229% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (Rp 1,766,133) | Rp 612,994 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,892,285) | Rp 416,812 | + 354% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,000 Franc (Rp 1,867,054) | Rp 974,726 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 821,580 | - | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (Rp 302,765,589) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Rp 16,400) | Rp 8,691 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,261,523) | Rp 394,691 | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (Rp 201,844) | Rp 25,888 | + 680% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 86,121 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 504,609) | Rp 362,813 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 63,076) | Rp 45,322 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (Rp 79,634) | Rp 23,501 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 63,076) | Rp 33,880 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (Rp 58,282) | Rp 15,234 | + 283% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 50,461) | Rp 13,078 | + 286% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (Rp 134,562) | Rp 92,813 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (Rp 462,159) | Rp 207,987 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 252,305) | Rp 98,866 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (Rp 1,387,676) | Rp 480,517 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (Rp 133,842) | Rp 125,911 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (Rp 67,281) | Rp 46,550 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (Rp 35,923) | Rp 57,305 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,513,828) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,764 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,261,523) | Rp 536,205 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (Rp 29,015) | Rp 24,432 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,796 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia
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