Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 55,068 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 58,183 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,000 Dobra (Rp 39,417) | Rp 31,308 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 23,307 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 30,367 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,479 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 67,619 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 46,085 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 20,806 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,093 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,187 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,823 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 14,432 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 20,348,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 2,034,370 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 378,883 | - | |
| 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 80,207 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 759,724 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,371,230 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 12,558 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | 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) | - | Rp 275,446 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 27,953 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,305 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,890 | - | |
| 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 | - | Rp 379,769 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,584 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 451,365 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 42,610 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 687 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Indonesia
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