Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 91% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 89% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,088 Franc (93,012 Riels) | 19,052 Riels | + 388% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (36,973 Riels) | 24,261 Riels | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,494 Franc (16,464 Riels) | 10,435 Riels | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,039 Franc (6,858 Riels) | 7,863 Riels | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (11,502 Riels) | 8,600 Riels | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (12,182 Riels) | 5,496 Riels | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (42,626 Riels) | 33,002 Riels | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,149 Franc (14,190 Riels) | 13,997 Riels | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (11,428 Riels) | 4,744 Riels | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (4,196 Riels) | 3,517 Riels | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (46,589 Riels) | 47,962 Riels | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (9,206 Riels) | 6,687 Riels | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (9,208 Riels) | 4,971 Riels | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 130% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,301,950 Franc (8,595,795 Riels) | 4,332,020 Riels | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 801,620 Franc (5,292,493 Riels) | 2,299,090 Riels | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (779,937 Riels) | 477,916 Riels | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (4,530,785 Riels) | 2,221,070 Riels | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 582,133 Franc (3,843,386 Riels) | 1,442,170 Riels | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (553,449 Riels) | 204,584 Riels | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42,142 Franc (278,235 Riels) | 59,753 Riels | + 366% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (3,056,477 Riels) | 1,313,440 Riels | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (938,714 Riels) | 477,376 Riels | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (34,966 Riels) | 22,284 Riels | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (33,011 Riels) | 14,496 Riels | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 94% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (443,428 Riels) | 176,691 Riels | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,383 Franc (220,399 Riels) | 131,341 Riels | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 66,776 Franc (440,870 Riels) | 179,850 Riels | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (327,215 Riels) | 230,561 Riels | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 88% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (109,842,895 Riels) | 136,408,000 Riels | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 629 Franc (4,156 Riels) | 4,150 Riels | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (267,531 Riels) | 58,412 Riels | + 358% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 30,938 Riels | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 35% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (44,183 Riels) | 9,516 Riels | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (28,865 Riels) | 23,570 Riels | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (103,993 Riels) | 115,949 Riels | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (15,845 Riels) | 14,238 Riels | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (16,678 Riels) | 17,727 Riels | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (16,696 Riels) | 15,714 Riels | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (15,974 Riels) | 6,852 Riels | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (9,816 Riels) | 8,913 Riels | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (40,026 Riels) | 19,318 Riels | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 62% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Libreville | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,857 Franc (170,713 Riels) | 62,166 Riels | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (58,324 Riels) | 41,372 Riels | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (198,067 Riels) | 102,866 Riels | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (271,863 Riels) | 260,696 Riels | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,498 Franc (42,899 Riels) | 19,462 Riels | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (20,915 Riels) | 9,741 Riels | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (8,721 Riels) | 6,040 Riels | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (689,803 Riels) | 2,347,210 Riels | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (1,716 Riels) | 287 Riels | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (290,941 Riels) | 273,333 Riels | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (6,602 Riels) | 7,081 Riels | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 91% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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