- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- United Kingdom
- Libreville
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libreville, Gabon compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,500 Franc (£20) | £15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,375 Franc (£7) | £5.50 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,075 Franc (£2.84) | £3.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,008 Franc (£1.38) | £0.80 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,515 Franc (£2.07) | £2.15 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,480 Franc (£3.40) | £1.42 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (£11) | £4.91 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Franc (£3.20) | £1.69 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,800 Franc (£2.47) | £0.84 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 633 Franc (£0.87) | £1.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (£15) | £7 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,760 Franc (£2.41) | £1.80 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,167 Franc (£1.60) | £0.71 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,433,330 Franc (£1,963) | £1,307 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,370) | £1,091 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 254,000 Franc (£348) | £186 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,370) | £686 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 766,667 Franc (£1,050) | £568 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 176,667 Franc (£242) | £154 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55,000 Franc (£75) | £22 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 700,000 Franc (£959) | £351 | + 173% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 162,500 Franc (£223) | £80 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,833 Franc (£9) | £8 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,250 Franc (£1.71) | £11 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 81% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (£123) | £67 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 46,250 Franc (£63) | £32 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 62,500 Franc (£86) | £60 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,500 Franc (£79) | £64 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,500,000 Franc (£32,185) | £17,989 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (£0.74) | £1.14 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,167 Franc (£10) | £3.17 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £5.88 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (£14) | £73 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,400 Franc (£3.29) | £2.55 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,342 Franc (£3.21) | £1.49 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,733 Franc (£3.74) | £3.50 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,797 Franc (£3.83) | £1.63 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,142 Franc (£1.56) | £1.96 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Franc (£11) | £14 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 39% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (£34) | £36 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (£5.48) | £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 (£63) | £56 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,500 Franc (£14) | £7 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (£4.79) | £2.76 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,717 Franc (£2.35) | £3.65 | - 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 100,000 Franc (£137) | £122 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (£0.41) | £0.04 | + 927% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 45,000 Franc (£62) | £37 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (£1.37) | £9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,871
(4,286,695 Franc)
in Libreville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,100
in Aberdeen.
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