Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 12% cheaper than in Paris (France)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 14% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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Libreville | Paris | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,790 Franc (€23) | €21 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (€9) | €12 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,662 Franc (€2.53) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 944 Franc (€1.44) | €1.69 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (€2.66) | €5.15 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (€2.81) | €3.03 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (€10) | €5.93 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,138 Franc (€3.26) | €3.89 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (€2.64) | €2.07 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (€0.97) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (€2.13) | €2.11 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (€2.13) | €1.31 | + 62% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 13% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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Libreville | Paris | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,386,030 Franc (€2,113) | €2,674 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 820,709 Franc (€1,251) | €2,198 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (€180) | €142 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (€1,046) | €1,632 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 582,133 Franc (€888) | €1,230 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (€128) | €113 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,175 Franc (€61) | €24 | + 160% | |
40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (€706) | €352 | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (€217) | €104 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 45% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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Libreville | Paris | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (€102) | €88 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 48,417 Franc (€74) | €35 | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,548 Franc (€100) | €95 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (€76) | €146 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 19% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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Libreville | Paris | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (€25,365) | €23,108 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Franc (€0.95) | €1.98 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (€62) | €78 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is about the same as in Paris (France) | ||||
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Libreville | Paris | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (€10) | €6 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (€24) | €28 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (€3.66) | €4.02 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (€3.85) | €5.44 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (€3.86) | €4.01 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (€3.69) | €2.39 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (€2.27) | €2.18 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 13% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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Libreville | Paris | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,414 Franc (€31) | €47 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (€13) | €23 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €110 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (€63) | €70 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,215 Franc (€9) | €12 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (€4.83) | €4.42 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (€2.01) | €7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (€159) | €477 | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (€0.40) | €0.20 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (€67) | €51 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €9 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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