Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 29% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 11% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Libreville | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc ($23) | $19 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc ($9) | $9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc ($4.00) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc ($1.67) | $1.35 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc ($2.79) | $4.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc ($2.96) | $3.77 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc ($10) | $10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc ($3.45) | $3.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc ($2.77) | $2.04 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc ($1.02) | $3.70 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc ($11) | $16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc ($2.24) | $2.51 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc ($2.24) | $2.54 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 40% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Libreville | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc ($2,087) | $3,758 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc ($1,285) | $3,121 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc ($189) | $159 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc ($1,100) | $2,419 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 582,133 Franc ($933) | $1,923 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc ($134) | $102 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc ($68) | $55 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc ($742) | $367 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc ($228) | $117 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 7% more expensive than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Libreville | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc ($108) | $55 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc ($54) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc ($107) | $107 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc ($79) | $185 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 27% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Libreville | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc ($26,670) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc ($1.01) | $1.33 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc ($65) | $101 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 42% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Libreville | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc ($11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc ($7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc ($25) | $146 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc ($3.85) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc ($4.05) | $5.30 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc ($4.05) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc ($3.88) | $3.83 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc ($2.38) | $2.36 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc ($10) | $24 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 34% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Libreville | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc ($41) | $47 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $164 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc ($66) | $106 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc ($5.08) | $4.68 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc ($2.12) | $7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc ($167) | $529 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc ($0.42) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc ($71) | $81 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $10 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2023.
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