Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Rp 299,027) | Rp 59,962 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Rp 198,395) | Rp 55,395 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 124,595) | Rp 27,371 | + 355% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Rp 29,903) | Rp 20,165 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (Rp 53,825) | Rp 26,969 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Rp 33,320) | Rp 17,108 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Rp 98,268) | Rp 50,021 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,838) | Rp 42,079 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Rp 47,917) | Rp 22,926 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (Rp 26,428) | Rp 35,271 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Rp 101,187) | Rp 302,386 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (Rp 57,313) | Rp 19,961 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 18,941 | - | |
| Housing | + 290% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 290% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (Rp 87,216,167) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Rp 62,297,262) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 655% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Rp 1,973,353) | Rp 871,567 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (Rp 13,221,223) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 24,918,905) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 569% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Rp 907,746) | Rp 532,882 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,245,945) | Rp 345,070 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,459,452) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 223% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Rp 1,758,657) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Rp 100,342) | Rp 70,816 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 78,155 | - | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,495,134) | Rp 560,382 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,245,945) | Rp 442,949 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,495,134) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Rp 1,276,528) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 56% 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 348,864,666) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (Rp 15,808) | Rp 11,374 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 747,567) | Rp 190,182 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Rp 72,265) | Rp 36,367 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 87,216) | Rp 60,467 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Rp 430,738) | Rp 332,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 67,999 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Rp 31,149) | Rp 22,412 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 124,595) | Rp 34,558 | + 261% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,919) | Rp 30,035 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,838) | Rp 15,580 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (Rp 373,784) | Rp 88,350 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gabon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (Rp 996,756) | Rp 213,417 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 249,189) | Rp 110,240 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 747,567) | Rp 300,249 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 373,784) | Rp 490,881 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (Rp 74,757) | Rp 92,882 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (Rp 99,676) | Rp 39,821 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 14,951) | Rp 44,788 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Rp 3,511,896) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 2,990) | Rp 1,816 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 622,973) | Rp 585,606 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 36,785 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 630 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia
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