- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- United Kingdom
- Libreville
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libreville, Gabon compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 44% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,700 Franc (£20) | £15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,900 Franc (£7) | £5.50 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,075 Franc (£2.78) | £3.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,006 Franc (£1.35) | £0.81 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,553 Franc (£2.08) | £2.15 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,483 Franc (£3.33) | £1.37 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,667 Franc (£12) | £4.65 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,250 Franc (£3.01) | £1.77 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,850 Franc (£2.48) | £0.79 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 688 Franc (£0.92) | £1.64 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,750 Franc (£14) | £7 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,760 Franc (£2.36) | £1.76 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Franc (£1.84) | £0.76 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 62% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 Franc (£2,009) | £1,307 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,033,330 Franc (£1,384) | £1,091 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 254,000 Franc (£340) | £181 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 937,500 Franc (£1,255) | £686 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700,000 Franc (£937) | £568 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,667 Franc (£237) | £117 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (£60) | £22 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 580,000 Franc (£777) | £356 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (£201) | £79 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,886 Franc (£8) | £8 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,094 Franc (£1.46) | £12 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 88% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 85,000 Franc (£114) | £67 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (£67) | £32 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (£100) | £60 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,500 Franc (£77) | £64 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,666,700 Franc (£26,334) | £17,989 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 572 Franc (£0.77) | £1.14 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (£67) | £60 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,093 Franc (£8) | £18 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 1% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,375 Franc (£10) | £3.17 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £5.88 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (£20) | £61 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,400 Franc (£3.21) | £2.60 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,538 Franc (£3.40) | £1.39 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,733 Franc (£3.66) | £3.06 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,675 Franc (£3.58) | £1.57 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,356 Franc (£1.82) | £1.96 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (£7) | £15 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,333 Franc (£31) | £36 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Franc (£8) | £18 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,667 Franc (£62) | £56 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,125 Franc (£10) | £7 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,200 Franc (£4.28) | £2.76 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,300 Franc (£1.74) | £4.24 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (£80) | £401 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (£0.40) | £0.04 | + 904% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,500 Franc (£64) | £37 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (£1.34) | £9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 343 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,467
(4,082,819 Franc)
in Libreville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,100
in Aberdeen.
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