Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Rp 312,162) | Rp 54,762 | + 470% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (Rp 221,115) | Rp 59,127 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (Rp 156,081) | Rp 30,882 | + 405% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,014) | Rp 23,424 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (Rp 114,460) | Rp 29,260 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,014) | Rp 13,924 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,014) | Rp 85,378 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (Rp 46,824) | Rp 46,085 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Rp 20,811) | Rp 20,007 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 13,007) | Rp 34,828 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (Rp 143,074) | Rp 346,370 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,027) | Rp 19,943 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 13,007) | Rp 19,984 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 450,000 Franc (Rp 11,706,087) | Rp 21,980,300 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,804,058) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,560,812) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (Rp 10,759,793) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,804,058) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,300,676) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (Rp 712,357) | Rp 378,883 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 89,674 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 789,983 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 508,463 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,328,490 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (Rp 910,473) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 52,027,054) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (Rp 20,863) | Rp 12,463 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 130,068) | Rp 275,446 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Rp 81,292) | Rp 26,592 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (Rp 21,461) | Rp 27,953 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,693 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (Rp 270,692) | Rp 245,575 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,570 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (Rp 492,816) | Rp 363,253 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (Rp 52,253) | Rp 38,584 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (Rp 26,367) | Rp 50,891 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,628,420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (Rp 813,521) | Rp 463,013 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 677 Franc (Rp 17,618) | Rp 40,376 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 838 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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