- Cost of Living
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (Rp 227,852) | Rp 64,060 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Rp 50,221 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 31,397 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 18,967 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Rp 45,570) | Rp 22,704 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 15,321 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 67,443 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 37,831 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,389 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 12,658) | Rp 32,050 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (Rp 113,926) | Rp 363,342 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,317) | Rp 19,021 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Rp 7,595) | Rp 15,904 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 1% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,658,460) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 10,126,768) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 899,203 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,255,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,645,870 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 630,805 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (Rp 202,535) | Rp 244,903 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,604,060 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,766,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 60,823 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 59,495 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 612,994 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 416,812 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 974,726 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 821,580 | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 50,633,841) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 8,713 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 376,741 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 25,888 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 86,121 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 126,585) | Rp 362,813 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,322 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,501 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,880 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,317) | Rp 15,234 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,078 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 92,813 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Rp 506,338) | Rp 207,987 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,924 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Rp 506,338) | Rp 480,517 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 125,911 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,550 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,317) | Rp 57,305 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,764 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 536,205 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,432 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,778 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.317
IDR
/
XOF
Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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