Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 68% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 164% | |||
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| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 164% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Manado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc (Rp 351,418) | Rp 40,280 | + 772% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (Rp 139,690) | Rp 33,730 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc (Rp 62,204) | Rp 20,000 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc (Rp 25,911) | Rp 15,000 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (Rp 43,458) | Rp 21,600 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (Rp 46,028) | Rp 15,000 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (Rp 161,050) | Rp 80,000 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc (Rp 53,614) | Rp 40,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (Rp 43,177) | Rp 15,000 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (Rp 15,854) | Rp 34,089 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (Rp 176,024) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (Rp 34,782) | Rp 11,024 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (Rp 34,791) | Rp 20,000 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 49% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Libreville | Manado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc (Rp 32,476,694) | Rp 5,000,000 | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc (Rp 19,996,135) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (Rp 2,946,762) | Rp 1,000,000 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (Rp 17,118,245) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 582,133 Franc (Rp 14,521,107) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (Rp 2,091,046) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc (Rp 1,051,228) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (Rp 11,548,004) | Rp 4,000,000 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (Rp 3,546,656) | Rp 4,000,000 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (Rp 132,110) | Rp 60,000 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (Rp 124,723) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 95% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Manado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (Rp 1,675,363) | Rp 300,000 | + 458% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc (Rp 832,715) | Rp 528,571 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc (Rp 1,665,699) | Rp 1,500,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (Rp 1,236,285) | Rp 700,000 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 37% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Manado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (Rp 415,009,224) | Rp 200,000,000 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc (Rp 15,701) | Rp 6,317 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (Rp 1,010,787) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 72% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Manado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (Rp 166,934) | Rp 15,000 | + 1013% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (Rp 109,058) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (Rp 392,908) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (Rp 59,867) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (Rp 63,012) | Rp 25,000 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (Rp 63,083) | Rp 70,000 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (Rp 60,352) | Rp 15,000 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (Rp 37,085) | Rp 9,776 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (Rp 151,227) | Rp 43,049 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 54% more expensive than in Manado (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Libreville | Manado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc (Rp 644,989) | Rp 100,000 | + 545% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (Rp 220,359) | Rp 95,366 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 748,340) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (Rp 1,027,156) | Rp 507,317 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc (Rp 162,082) | Rp 300,000 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (Rp 79,023) | Rp 42,683 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (Rp 32,949) | Rp 87,500 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (Rp 2,606,218) | Rp 12,000,000 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (Rp 6,482) | Rp 3,000 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (Rp 1,099,234) | Rp 287,302 | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,945) | Rp 20,000 | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2023.
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