Cost of living in Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101,238 Franc (Rp 175,623) | Rp 45,378 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 82,615 Franc (Rp 143,317) | Rp 54,330 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,312 Franc (Rp 85,544) | Rp 27,591 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,046 Franc (Rp 41,714) | Rp 19,722 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,230 Franc (Rp 43,767) | Rp 26,707 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (Rp 34,695) | Rp 18,501 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Rp 104,086) | Rp 56,542 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22,000 Franc (Rp 38,165) | Rp 42,973 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20,000 Franc (Rp 34,695) | Rp 22,558 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Rp 13,878) | Rp 34,959 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 337,317 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30,000 Franc (Rp 52,043) | Rp 20,426 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,385 Franc (Rp 21,485) | Rp 17,971 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000,000 Franc (Rp 26,021,379) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,500,000 Franc (Rp 11,275,931) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Rp 693,903) | Rp 496,641 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Rp 8,673,793) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Rp 4,336,897) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Rp 693,903) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,300,000 Franc (Rp 2,255,186) | Rp 400,530 | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Rp 3,122,566) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Rp 2,602,138) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Rp 216,845) | Rp 43,866 | + 394% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Rp 225,519) | Rp 624,572 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 260,214) | Rp 439,901 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Rp 2,081,710) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Rp 1,387,807) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Rp 164,802,070) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 Franc (Rp 20,817) | Rp 11,904 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Rp 607,166) | Rp 150,291 | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 43,369) | Rp 36,367 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 320,000 Franc (Rp 555,123) | Rp 60,467 | + 818% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250,000 Franc (Rp 433,690) | Rp 313,421 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Rp 40,116) | Rp 19,595 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 26,021) | Rp 34,558 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Rp 17,348) | Rp 30,035 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Rp 26,021) | Rp 15,580 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Rp 86,738) | Rp 88,350 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Rp 433,690) | Rp 216,012 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Rp 86,738) | Rp 104,481 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Rp 1,387,807) | Rp 383,761 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Rp 60,717) | Rp 162,937 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,000 Franc (Rp 43,369) | Rp 36,298 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 138,781) | Rp 40,791 | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Rp 1,041) | Rp 2,029 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Rp 1,474,545) | Rp 496,553 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Rp 520,428) | Rp 35,528 | + 1365% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 633 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia
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