Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (Rp 276,430) | Rp 42,558 | + 550% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Rp 203,591) | Rp 59,865 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 127,857) | Rp 27,367 | + 367% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (Rp 32,207) | Rp 22,421 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (Rp 55,234) | Rp 29,124 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Rp 34,193) | Rp 18,124 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Rp 100,841) | Rp 71,910 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (Rp 58,749) | Rp 44,244 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Rp 49,171) | Rp 21,715 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (Rp 27,120) | Rp 35,024 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Rp 103,837) | Rp 352,988 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (Rp 58,814) | Rp 21,713 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 20,784 | - | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 171% 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 63,637,686) | Rp 20,686,000 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (Rp 44,151,455) | Rp 10,596,300 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Rp 2,025,031) | Rp 1,384,880 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (Rp 13,567,458) | Rp 8,279,990 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 25,571,476) | Rp 4,547,870 | + 462% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Rp 931,518) | Rp 982,614 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,278,574) | Rp 405,045 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,785,738) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Rp 1,804,712) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Rp 102,970) | Rp 61,187 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 96,476 | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,534,289) | Rp 734,797 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (Rp 700,474) | Rp 496,694 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,534,289) | Rp 1,239,350 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Rp 1,309,958) | Rp 1,333,420 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 61% 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 358,000,663) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 14,831) | Rp 11,857 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 767,144) | Rp 197,854 | + 288% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Rp 74,157) | Rp 23,719 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 89,500) | Rp 46,401 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Rp 442,018) | Rp 271,191 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 115,732 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Rp 31,964) | Rp 25,419 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 127,857) | Rp 34,912 | + 266% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,571) | Rp 40,045 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,143) | Rp 10,483 | + 388% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (Rp 383,572) | Rp 87,815 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (Rp 870,727) | Rp 194,219 | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 255,715) | Rp 118,885 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 767,144) | Rp 400,000 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 383,572) | Rp 405,726 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (Rp 204,572) | Rp 120,291 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (Rp 102,286) | Rp 37,416 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 15,343) | Rp 45,773 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Rp 3,603,865) | Rp 10,496,600 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 3,069) | Rp 2,024 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 639,287) | Rp 502,101 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 36,872 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 695 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia
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