Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 149% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | + 124% | |||
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Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 124% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Libreville | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc (R$ 137) | R$ 38 | + 262% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 31 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 34 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 4.98 | + 238% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 37 | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
Housing | + 347% | |||
Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 347% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Libreville | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc (R$ 12,668) | R$ 2,404 | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc (R$ 7,800) | R$ 1,420 | + 449% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (R$ 1,149) | R$ 250 | + 360% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 663,380 Franc (R$ 6,455) | R$ 1,698 | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 569,418 Franc (R$ 5,540) | R$ 1,077 | + 414% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (R$ 816) | R$ 279 | + 192% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc (R$ 410) | R$ 85 | + 381% | |
40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (R$ 4,504) | R$ 2,104 | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (R$ 1,383) | R$ 602 | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 342% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 14 | + 238% | |
Clothes | + 127% | |||
Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 127% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Libreville | Bauru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (R$ 653) | R$ 218 | + 200% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc (R$ 325) | R$ 163 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc (R$ 650) | R$ 332 | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (R$ 482) | R$ 286 | + 68% | |
Transportation | + 98% | |||
Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 98% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (R$ 161,876) | R$ 72,761 | + 122% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.90 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (R$ 394) | R$ 161 | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 39% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Libreville | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 23 | + 181% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 79 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (R$ 153) | R$ 217 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 195% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 4.01 | + 261% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (R$ 59) | R$ 41 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 140% | |||
Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 140% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Libreville | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc (R$ 252) | R$ 66 | + 280% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (R$ 86) | R$ 40 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 292) | R$ 132 | + 121% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 104 | + 285% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 22 | + 194% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 177% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (R$ 1,017) | R$ 3,568 | - 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (R$ 2.53) | R$ 0.81 | + 211% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (R$ 429) | R$ 104 | + 312% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 149% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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