Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,055 Franc (Rp 142,218) | Rp 61,205 | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 82,202) | Rp 48,353 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,046 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,486) | Rp 21,836 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (Rp 35,229) | Rp 22,834 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,903 Franc (Rp 44,689) | Rp 14,630 | + 205% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,405 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,471 Franc (Rp 58,028) | Rp 43,134 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Rp 16,440) | Rp 18,263 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Rp 18,789) | Rp 34,771 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,602 Franc (Rp 131,567) | Rp 406,659 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 11,743) | Rp 17,291 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (Rp 5,872) | Rp 16,247 | - 64% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Guinea-Bissau is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,246 Franc (Rp 11,913,313) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Franc (Rp 11,743,131) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,409,176) | Rp 801,210 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,623 Franc (Rp 9,714,458) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,045,879) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,174,313) | Rp 505,106 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,384 Franc (Rp 643,150) | Rp 237,062 | + 171% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,563,720 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Guinea-Bissau is 34% 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 46,972,524) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 664 Franc (Rp 15,585) | Rp 9,337 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Guinea-Bissau is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 19,709 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 117,431) | Rp 204,790 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Rp 73,395) | Rp 22,334 | + 229% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 825 Franc (Rp 19,376) | Rp 22,886 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,284 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Guinea-Bissau is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Guinea-Bissau | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,406 Franc (Rp 244,393) | Rp 261,585 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,945 Franc (Rp 444,938) | Rp 573,242 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,009 Franc (Rp 47,177) | Rp 39,869 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,014 Franc (Rp 23,805) | Rp 65,361 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (Rp 734,486) | Rp 509,555 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618 Franc (Rp 14,512) | Rp 32,683 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guinea-Bissau is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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