- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Kazakhstan
- Libreville
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Libreville (Gabon) and Almaty (Kazakhstan)
| Food | 121% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 121% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 17,500 Franc (5,192 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | 264% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 Franc (890 KZT) | 1,071 KZT | 17% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 2,600 Franc (771 KZT) | 485 KZT | 59% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,063 Franc (315 KZT) | 252 KZT | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,530 Franc (454 KZT) | 306 KZT | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (356 KZT) | 450 KZT | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,000 Franc (1,780 KZT) | 611 KZT | 191% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 Franc (445 KZT) | 339 KZT | 31% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2,400 Franc (712 KZT) | 188 KZT | 279% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 895 Franc (266 KZT) | 204 KZT | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (2,967 KZT) | 2,442 KZT | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (415 KZT) | 216 KZT | 92% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,505 Franc (743 KZT) | 76 KZT | 872% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 27% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 750,000 Franc (222,512 KZT) | 230,000 KZT | 3% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,000 Franc (51,920 KZT) | 21,333 KZT | 143% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (13,351 KZT) | 4,345 KZT | 207% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (267,015 KZT) | 120,625 KZT | 121% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 190,000 Franc (56,370 KZT) | 13,857 KZT | 307% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,000 Franc (2,373 KZT) | 1,638 KZT | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,878 KZT | - |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 1% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 100,000 Franc (29,668 KZT) | 17,714 KZT | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37,500 Franc (11,126 KZT) | 13,667 KZT | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 70,000 Franc (20,768 KZT) | 16,500 KZT | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 45,000 Franc (13,351 KZT) | 23,889 KZT | 44% |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 0% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (3,560,196 KZT) | 3,903,140 KZT | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 560 Franc (166 KZT) | 121 KZT | 37% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | 4,078 KZT | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 976 Franc (290 KZT) | 2,387 KZT | 88% |
| Personal Care | 43% | ||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 43% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 8,250 Franc (2,448 KZT) | 1,333 KZT | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,800 Franc (534 KZT) | 636 KZT | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,638 Franc (486 KZT) | 450 KZT | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,100 Franc (920 KZT) | 538 KZT | 71% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,695 Franc (503 KZT) | 314 KZT | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 963 Franc (286 KZT) | 368 KZT | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (1,780 KZT) | 2,430 KZT | 27% |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 3% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (7,417 KZT) | 6,167 KZT | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Franc (1,780 KZT) | 2,015 KZT | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,371 KZT | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 27,500 Franc (8,159 KZT) | 18,500 KZT | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,750 Franc (1,706 KZT) | 1,279 KZT | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (297 KZT) | 595 KZT | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 1,075 Franc (319 KZT) | 700 KZT | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 50,000 Franc (14,834 KZT) | 36,889 KZT | 60% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 500 Franc (148 KZT) | 18.89 KZT | 685% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 32,500 Franc (9,642 KZT) | 19,571 KZT | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 1,000 Franc (297 KZT) | 190 KZT | 56% |
| TOTAL | 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,225 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2013.
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Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 32% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 413,725 KZT
(1,394,502 Franc)
in Libreville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
312,500 KZT
in Almaty.