Cost of living in Guinea compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,000 Franc (Rp 105,140) | Rp 48,924 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 125,000 Franc (Rp 175,233) | Rp 55,115 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,500 Franc (Rp 17,523) | Rp 32,165 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15,000 Franc (Rp 21,028) | Rp 20,667 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,000 Franc (Rp 49,065) | Rp 25,337 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,500 Franc (Rp 17,523) | Rp 17,064 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Rp 28,037) | Rp 61,721 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 37,576 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,500 Franc (Rp 13,318) | Rp 19,651 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,000 Franc (Rp 11,215) | Rp 33,333 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 374,037 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Franc (Rp 14,019) | Rp 18,761 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Franc (Rp 16,822) | Rp 18,326 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Guinea is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,239,930 Franc (Rp 5,943,792) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 10,096,300 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Franc (Rp 560,744) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,000,000 Franc (Rp 7,009,304) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Rp 3,504,652) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 Franc (Rp 560,744) | Rp 979,539 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 450,000 Franc (Rp 630,837) | Rp 329,516 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,000 Franc (Rp 2,523,350) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Franc (Rp 2,102,791) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125,000 Franc (Rp 175,233) | Rp 66,640 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 130,000 Franc (Rp 182,242) | Rp 680,041 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 210,279) | Rp 424,371 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200,000 Franc (Rp 1,682,233) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Rp 1,121,489) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000,000 Franc (Rp 133,176,783) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,000 Franc (Rp 11,215) | Rp 8,926 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350,000 Franc (Rp 490,651) | Rp 228,023 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 35,047) | Rp 23,270 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,125 Franc (Rp 32,418) | Rp 22,650 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 21,028) | Rp 44,295 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Franc (Rp 14,019) | Rp 22,030 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 Franc (Rp 21,028) | Rp 12,336 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Franc (Rp 70,093) | Rp 89,053 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,000 Franc (Rp 350,465) | Rp 176,169 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Franc (Rp 70,093) | Rp 105,763 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800,000 Franc (Rp 1,121,489) | Rp 361,319 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Franc (Rp 49,065) | Rp 133,391 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75,000 Franc (Rp 105,140) | Rp 36,857 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 112,149) | Rp 48,318 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Rp 841) | Rp 1,787 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 850,000 Franc (Rp 1,191,582) | Rp 604,695 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300,000 Franc (Rp 420,558) | Rp 28,321 | + 1385% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 877 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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