Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Gabon is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (Rp 278,183) | Rp 55,068 | + 405% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Rp 204,882) | Rp 58,183 | + 252% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 128,668) | Rp 31,308 | + 311% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (Rp 32,411) | Rp 23,300 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (Rp 55,585) | Rp 30,367 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Rp 34,409) | Rp 14,479 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Rp 101,481) | Rp 67,619 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (Rp 59,122) | Rp 46,085 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Rp 49,483) | Rp 20,806 | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (Rp 27,292) | Rp 34,093 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Rp 104,496) | Rp 344,694 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (Rp 59,187) | Rp 18,823 | + 214% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 14,432 | - | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Gabon is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (Rp 64,041,193) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (Rp 44,431,405) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Rp 2,037,871) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,720,085) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Rp 937,424) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,286,681) | Rp 378,883 | + 240% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,866,808) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 301% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Rp 1,816,155) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Rp 103,623) | Rp 91,402 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Gabon is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,544,017) | Rp 759,724 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (Rp 704,916) | Rp 458,661 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,544,017) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Rp 1,318,264) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Gabon is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (Rp 360,270,631) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 14,925) | Rp 12,334 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 772,008) | Rp 199,904 | + 286% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Gabon is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Rp 74,627) | Rp 22,456 | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 90,068) | Rp 96,147 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Rp 444,821) | Rp 275,446 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Rp 32,167) | Rp 26,592 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 128,668) | Rp 33,023 | + 290% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,734) | Rp 27,953 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,467) | Rp 12,305 | + 318% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (Rp 386,004) | Rp 84,361 | + 358% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Gabon is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (Rp 876,248) | Rp 261,890 | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 257,336) | Rp 104,570 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 772,008) | Rp 496,791 | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 386,004) | Rp 379,769 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (Rp 205,869) | Rp 149,637 | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (Rp 102,934) | Rp 38,584 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 15,440) | Rp 50,891 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Rp 3,626,716) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 3,088) | Rp 2,388 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 643,340) | Rp 433,566 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 42,633 | - | |
TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia
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