Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 187% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,901 Franc (Rp 834,893) | Rp 42,304 | + 1874% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Rp 196,073) | Rp 54,298 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,425 Franc (Rp 35,094) | Rp 27,651 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 912 Franc (Rp 22,459) | Rp 20,105 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (Rp 53,827) | Rp 24,210 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Rp 32,930) | Rp 16,357 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Rp 97,117) | Rp 62,456 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (Rp 51,366) | Rp 38,556 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Rp 47,356) | Rp 20,393 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (Rp 13,118) | Rp 33,984 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Rp 100,003) | Rp 339,527 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (Rp 22,444) | Rp 17,631 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,406 | - | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (Rp 24,399,616) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (Rp 14,962,755) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Rp 1,950,250) | Rp 714,974 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (Rp 13,066,438) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,925,434) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Rp 897,119) | Rp 492,821 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (Rp 982,176) | Rp 276,658 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (Rp 4,468,157) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Rp 1,738,068) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Rp 99,167) | Rp 44,086 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (Rp 123,136) | Rp 58,559 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (Rp 830,271) | Rp 648,513 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (Rp 425,695) | Rp 424,641 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (Rp 795,103) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Rp 1,261,583) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 53% 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 344,780,395) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (Rp 15,623) | Rp 8,834 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 738,815) | Rp 230,004 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Rp 71,419) | Rp 23,701 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 86,195) | Rp 89,583 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Rp 425,695) | Rp 246,943 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 32,223 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Rp 30,784) | Rp 22,334 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (Rp 34,882) | Rp 30,094 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,627) | Rp 22,886 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (Rp 30,784) | Rp 10,410 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 123,136) | Rp 61,834 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (Rp 295,526) | Rp 129,003 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 246,272) | Rp 103,125 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 738,815) | Rp 648,913 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 369,408) | Rp 349,513 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,882) | Rp 101,824 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,254) | Rp 32,336 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 14,776) | Rp 45,791 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Rp 3,470,781) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 2,955) | Rp 1,849 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 615,679) | Rp 556,841 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,627) | Rp 30,062 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 688 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia
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