- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- United Kingdom
- Libreville
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libreville, Gabon compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 41% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,500 Franc (£20) | £15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,375 Franc (£7) | £5.50 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,075 Franc (£2.80) | £3.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,008 Franc (£1.36) | £0.80 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,515 Franc (£2.05) | £2.15 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,480 Franc (£3.35) | £1.42 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (£11) | £4.91 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Franc (£3.15) | £1.69 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,800 Franc (£2.43) | £0.81 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 Franc (£0.86) | £1.64 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (£15) | £7 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,760 Franc (£2.38) | £1.79 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,167 Franc (£1.58) | £0.70 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 65% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,433,330 Franc (£1,937) | £1,307 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,351) | £1,091 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 254,000 Franc (£343) | £186 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,351) | £686 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 766,667 Franc (£1,036) | £568 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,667 Franc (£239) | £154 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,000 Franc (£74) | £22 | + 244% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 700,000 Franc (£946) | £351 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 162,500 Franc (£220) | £80 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,833 Franc (£9) | £8 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,250 Franc (£1.69) | £12 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 79% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (£122) | £67 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 46,250 Franc (£62) | £32 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 62,500 Franc (£84) | £60 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,500 Franc (£78) | £64 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,666,700 Franc (£26,574) | £17,989 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (£0.73) | £1.15 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (£68) | £60 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,167 Franc (£10) | £3.17 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £5.88 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (£14) | £74 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,400 Franc (£3.24) | £2.55 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,342 Franc (£3.16) | £1.49 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,733 Franc (£3.69) | £3.31 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Franc (£3.78) | £1.53 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,142 Franc (£1.54) | £1.81 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Franc (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (£34) | £35 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (£5.40) | £18 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,250 Franc (£62) | £56 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,500 Franc (£14) | £7 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (£4.73) | £2.76 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,717 Franc (£2.32) | £3.56 | - 35% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (£0.41) | £0.04 | + 913% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,000 Franc (£61) | £37 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (£1.35) | £9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 349 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,530
(4,092,969 Franc)
in Libreville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,000
in Aberdeen.
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