Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 50% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 50% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc (1,428 MT) | 997 MT | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (568 MT) | 421 MT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc (253 MT) | 370 MT | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc (105 MT) | 92 MT | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (177 MT) | 105 MT | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (187 MT) | 69 MT | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (655 MT) | 326 MT | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc (218 MT) | 110 MT | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (176 MT) | 55 MT | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (64 MT) | 71 MT | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (715 MT) | 659 MT | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (141 MT) | 92 MT | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (141 MT) | 23 MT | + 502% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 23% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc (132,006 MT) | 107,460 MT | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc (81,277 MT) | 45,913 MT | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (11,978 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (69,580 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 582,133 Franc (59,023 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (8,499 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc (4,273 MT) | 4,011 MT | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (46,939 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (14,416 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (537 MT) | 277 MT | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (507 MT) | 1,645 MT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 33% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (6,810 MT) | 3,137 MT | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc (3,385 MT) | 3,120 MT | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc (6,770 MT) | 4,460 MT | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (5,025 MT) | 5,590 MT | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 96% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (1,686,867 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc (64 MT) | 79 MT | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (4,108 MT) | 1,530 MT | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 921 MT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 23% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (679 MT) | 271 MT | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (443 MT) | 523 MT | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (1,597 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (243 MT) | 267 MT | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (256 MT) | 193 MT | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (256 MT) | 268 MT | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (245 MT) | 114 MT | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (151 MT) | 92 MT | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (615 MT) | 487 MT | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 73% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc (2,622 MT) | 1,725 MT | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (896 MT) | 563 MT | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (3,042 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (4,175 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc (659 MT) | 304 MT | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (321 MT) | 112 MT | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (134 MT) | 94 MT | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (10,593 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (26 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 476% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (4,468 MT) | 3,015 MT | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (101 MT) | 124 MT | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 78 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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