Cost of living in Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 155,455 Franc (Rp 230,275) | Rp 62,389 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 29,626) | Rp 50,984 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40,000 Franc (Rp 59,252) | Rp 29,325 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25,000 Franc (Rp 37,032) | Rp 18,889 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,000 Franc (Rp 26,663) | Rp 26,350 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,000 Franc (Rp 29,626) | Rp 15,739 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,000 Franc (Rp 74,065) | Rp 69,458 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,000 Franc (Rp 118,504) | Rp 39,153 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,000 Franc (Rp 19,257) | Rp 19,538 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,892 Franc (Rp 14,653) | Rp 30,210 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 Franc (Rp 177,755) | Rp 433,415 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,547 Franc (Rp 23,029) | Rp 15,764 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Franc (Rp 14,813) | Rp 14,528 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,300,000 Franc (Rp 9,332,157) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 7,261,930 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,073,920 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,550,380 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,577,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 74,065) | Rp 281,571 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,961,170 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,567,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37,500 Franc (Rp 55,549) | Rp 52,955 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 658,752 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 531,171 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,095,930 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 911,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,801 Franc (Rp 14,518) | Rp 9,131 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270,444 Franc (Rp 400,607) | Rp 360,956 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 88,878) | Rp 32,065 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,182 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50,000 Franc (Rp 74,065) | Rp 19,131 | + 287% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 Franc (Rp 51,845) | Rp 14,080 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 Franc (Rp 66,658) | Rp 66,998 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285,000 Franc (Rp 422,169) | Rp 184,609 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,675 | - | |
| 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 | 550,000 Franc (Rp 814,712) | Rp 433,102 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,128 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 14,813) | Rp 51,877 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9,000 Franc (Rp 13,332) | Rp 1,406 | + 848% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Rp 14,813) | Rp 22,910 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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