Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Libreville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc (C$32) | C$23 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (C$13) | C$13 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc (C$5.63) | C$6 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc (C$2.35) | C$2.41 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (C$3.93) | C$4.70 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (C$4.17) | C$3.95 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (C$15) | C$11 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc (C$4.85) | C$4.85 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (C$3.91) | C$3.95 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (C$1.44) | C$3.50 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (C$3.15) | C$2.68 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (C$3.15) | C$2.16 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Libreville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc (C$2,940) | C$2,300 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc (C$1,810) | C$1,599 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (C$267) | C$120 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 663,380 Franc (C$1,498) | C$1,347 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 569,418 Franc (C$1,286) | C$985 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (C$189) | C$69 | + 176% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc (C$95) | C$60 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (C$1,045) | C$311 | + 236% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (C$321) | C$140 | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (C$152) | C$70 | + 118% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc (C$75) | C$41 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc (C$151) | C$105 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (C$112) | C$120 | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (C$37,571) | C$24,609 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc (C$1.42) | C$1.69 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (C$92) | C$60 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Libreville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (C$15) | C$8 | + 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (C$36) | C$77 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (C$5.42) | C$6 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (C$5.70) | C$4.17 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (C$5.71) | C$4.59 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (C$5.46) | C$3.11 | + 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (C$3.36) | C$3.02 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (C$14) | C$22 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Libreville | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc (C$58) | C$61 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (C$20) | C$27 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (C$68) | C$118 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (C$93) | C$97 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc (C$15) | C$12 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (C$7) | C$4.71 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (C$2.98) | C$7 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (C$236) | C$647 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (C$0.59) | C$0.24 | + 142% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (C$100) | C$38 | + 161% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (C$2.26) | C$13 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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