Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 69% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 118% | |||
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| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 118% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Libreville | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc (179元) | 47元 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (71元) | 36元 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc (32元) | 12元 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc (13元) | 12元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (22元) | 17元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (23元) | 10元 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (82元) | 54元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc (27元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (22元) | 6元 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (90元) | 79元 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (18元) | 8元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (18元) | 10元 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 56% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Libreville | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc (16,532元) | 16,590元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc (10,179元) | 8,120元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (1,500元) | 382元 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 663,380 Franc (8,423元) | 7,358元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 569,418 Franc (7,230元) | 4,126元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (1,064元) | 193元 | + 453% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc (535元) | 91元 | + 490% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (5,878元) | 1,862元 | + 216% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (1,805元) | 560元 | + 223% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (67元) | 34元 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (63元) | 56元 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 65% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Libreville | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (853元) | 441元 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc (424元) | 252元 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc (848元) | 497元 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (629元) | 797元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 64% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Libreville | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (211,252元) | 154,765元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (515元) | 249元 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 24% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Libreville | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (85元) | 28元 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (56元) | 46元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (200元) | 242元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (30元) | 43元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (32元) | 38元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (32元) | 25元 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (31元) | 10元 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (19元) | 14元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (77元) | 86元 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 74% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Libreville | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc (328元) | 239元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (112元) | 120元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (381元) | 951元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (523元) | 200元 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc (83元) | 73元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (40元) | 28元 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (17元) | 10元 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (1,327元) | 3,423元 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (3.30元) | 0.41元 | + 696% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (560元) | 389元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 20元 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 45 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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