Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guinea-Bissau is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Rp 299,627) | Rp 46,670 | + 542% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,500 Franc (Rp 212,236) | Rp 60,147 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (Rp 149,813) | Rp 27,259 | + 450% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,969) | Rp 22,140 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,400 Franc (Rp 109,863) | Rp 29,420 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,969) | Rp 18,202 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,969) | Rp 65,816 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,800 Franc (Rp 44,944) | Rp 44,338 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Rp 19,975) | Rp 23,243 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 12,484) | Rp 35,532 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,500 Franc (Rp 137,329) | Rp 357,873 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,938) | Rp 21,944 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 12,484) | Rp 20,736 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| 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 11,236,003) | Rp 20,539,400 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,490,669) | Rp 10,735,200 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,498,134) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (Rp 10,327,710) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,490,669) | Rp 4,676,900 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,248,445) | Rp 555,271 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (Rp 683,751) | Rp 405,895 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,110,400 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,797,940 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,033 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 746,172 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 494,843 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,256,500 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (Rp 873,911) | Rp 1,345,870 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 27% 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 49,937,793) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 802 Franc (Rp 20,025) | Rp 11,228 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 197,899 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,717 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 48,531 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 124,844) | Rp 355,517 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 115,732 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Rp 78,028) | Rp 23,036 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,995 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (Rp 20,599) | Rp 49,135 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 17,984 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 87,591 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (Rp 259,821) | Rp 194,090 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 120,586 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 3,533,850 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (Rp 473,026) | Rp 419,806 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 119,009 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (Rp 50,155) | Rp 37,625 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (Rp 25,308) | Rp 44,445 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 11,422,800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,007 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (Rp 780,852) | Rp 460,261 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (Rp 15,428) | Rp 37,374 | - 59% | |
| 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 648 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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