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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 Franc (Rp 220,757) | Rp 67,984 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Rp 49,814 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,274 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,529) | Rp 19,634 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Rp 44,151) | Rp 23,198 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 15,178 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 70,887 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,529) | Rp 40,336 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 20,381 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 12,264) | Rp 31,325 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (Rp 110,378) | Rp 441,343 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 500 Franc (Rp 12,264) | Rp 18,270 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Rp 6,132) | Rp 15,610 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,264,267) | Rp 14,560,000 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,811,413) | Rp 8,784,200 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 960,173 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,647,480 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 5,093,470 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 679,229 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,000 Franc (Rp 196,228) | Rp 247,500 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,430,410 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,785,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 62,053 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 66,188 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 691,004 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 435,770 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,027,710 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,451,840 | - | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 49,057,067) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,196 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 409,955 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,248 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 91,743 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 122,643) | Rp 336,389 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 43,144 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,875 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 36,922 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,529) | Rp 15,996 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,884 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,700 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Rp 490,571) | Rp 217,146 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 100,476 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,035,310 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Franc (Rp 490,571) | Rp 515,708 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 120,440 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,836 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,529) | Rp 60,579 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,876,940 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,651 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 811,191 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 25,338 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,392 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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