Cost of living in Gabon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc (Rp 185,479) | Rp 61,616 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc (Rp 106,820) | Rp 50,879 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (Rp 35,089) | Rp 28,690 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (Rp 21,071) | Rp 19,092 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (Rp 51,352) | Rp 26,655 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 22,979) | Rp 15,384 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (Rp 160,851) | Rp 69,458 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (Rp 32,946) | Rp 39,153 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Rp 18,383) | Rp 19,538 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (Rp 15,227) | Rp 30,210 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc (Rp 121,710) | Rp 433,415 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 34,468) | Rp 16,020 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 6,894) | Rp 14,528 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc (Rp 19,262,520) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc (Rp 13,140,870) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc (Rp 1,307,274) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc (Rp 11,695,485) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 6,893,620) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (Rp 1,138,534) | Rp 660,848 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 574,468) | Rp 268,756 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (Rp 5,744,683) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,595,746) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 235% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 137,872) | Rp 52,413 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,166 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 639,688 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,034,043) | Rp 543,010 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (Rp 1,205,382) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,148,937) | Rp 883,123 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (Rp 246,922,560) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc (Rp 15,124) | Rp 9,231 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (Rp 716,826) | Rp 360,956 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (Rp 183,830) | Rp 30,366 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 344,681) | Rp 257,547 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 57,447) | Rp 41,237 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (Rp 72,527) | Rp 24,297 | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 57,447) | Rp 30,182 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (Rp 53,081) | Rp 19,131 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 45,957) | Rp 14,080 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (Rp 167,195) | Rp 66,998 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (Rp 420,913) | Rp 184,609 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 229,787) | Rp 104,111 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (Rp 1,081,625) | Rp 433,102 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (Rp 121,897) | Rp 128,455 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (Rp 61,277) | Rp 46,128 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (Rp 32,717) | Rp 51,877 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,378,724) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (Rp 6,894) | Rp 1,407 | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,148,937) | Rp 501,792 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (Rp 26,426) | Rp 23,371 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,408 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia
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