Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (Rp 236,833) | Rp 48,150 | + 392% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 54,894 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,099 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,315) | Rp 20,570 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Rp 47,367) | Rp 25,479 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Franc (Rp 105,259) | Rp 16,222 | + 549% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 59,701 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Rp 131,574) | Rp 37,956 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Rp 18,420) | Rp 19,374 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Rp 21,052) | Rp 34,923 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (Rp 184,204) | Rp 356,233 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 13,157) | Rp 19,537 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Rp 6,579) | Rp 19,724 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Rp 18,420,380) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (Rp 13,157,415) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,578,890) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Rp 18,420,380) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,894,449) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,315,741) | Rp 813,523 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 789,445) | Rp 354,270 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,299,770 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 60,481 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,630 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 423,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,205,370 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,178,320 | - | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 52,629,658) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (Rp 18,335) | Rp 8,988 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 87,183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 131,574) | Rp 254,843 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 19,454 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 36,205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,315) | Rp 18,007 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,130 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 86,706 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 Franc (Rp 157,889) | Rp 166,095 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Rp 526,297) | Rp 388,033 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 111,803 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Rp 78,944) | Rp 35,619 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Rp 21,052) | Rp 47,498 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,000 Franc (Rp 289,463) | Rp 579,157 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (Rp 16,258) | Rp 28,660 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 944 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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