Cost of living in Libreville, Gabon vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 73% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,139 Franc (CH$16,877) | CH$9,027 | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,714 Franc (CH$6,056) | CH$4,792 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,609 Franc (CH$2,067) | CH$1,865 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 910 Franc (CH$1,169) | CH$834 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,648 Franc (CH$2,116) | CH$2,236 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,882 Franc (CH$2,417) | CH$1,171 | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,207 Franc (CH$9,258) | CH$3,757 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,192 Franc (CH$2,815) | CH$1,247 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,808 Franc (CH$2,323) | CH$747 | + 211% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 621 Franc (CH$797) | CH$832 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,062 Franc (CH$10,355) | CH$4,502 | + 130% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (CH$1,709) | CH$1,541 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (CH$1,792) | CH$421 | + 326% | |
Housing | + 121% | |||
Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 121% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,170,080 Franc (CH$1,502,987) | CH$769,171 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 731,193 Franc (CH$939,230) | CH$495,073 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,146 Franc (CH$154,330) | CH$57,158 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (CH$881,498) | CH$487,860 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 481,818 Franc (CH$618,903) | CH$311,873 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,159 Franc (CH$158,200) | CH$42,249 | + 274% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,618 Franc (CH$53,459) | CH$15,629 | + 242% | |
40” flat screen tv | 518,809 Franc (CH$666,419) | CH$225,587 | + 195% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (CH$192,677) | CH$63,287 | + 204% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,909 Franc (CH$6,305) | CH$7,477 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (CH$6,423) | CH$4,513 | + 42% | |
Clothes | + 142% | |||
Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 142% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,082 Franc (CH$96,444) | CH$37,711 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,109 Franc (CH$59,227) | CH$21,105 | + 181% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,650 Franc (CH$83,044) | CH$45,907 | + 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,302 Franc (CH$56,907) | CH$57,432 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 28% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (CH$21,370,760) | CH$13,945,100 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 617 Franc (CH$793) | CH$793 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (CH$52,050) | CH$40,506 | + 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,566 | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 13% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (CH$8,596) | CH$2,786 | + 209% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (CH$5,616) | CH$6,795 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (CH$19,268) | CH$32,795 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (CH$3,083) | CH$4,472 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (CH$3,245) | CH$2,934 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,300 Franc (CH$2,955) | CH$2,938 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (CH$3,108) | CH$1,700 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,340 Franc (CH$1,721) | CH$1,677 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,903 Franc (CH$7,582) | CH$11,931 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 27% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,901 Franc (CH$26,848) | CH$21,492 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (CH$11,347) | CH$8,791 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (CH$38,535) | CH$31,837 | + 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (CH$52,893) | CH$28,448 | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,215 Franc (CH$7,983) | CH$5,999 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,049 Franc (CH$3,916) | CH$2,836 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (CH$1,697) | CH$2,394 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 118,615 Franc (CH$152,363) | CH$420,479 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (CH$334) | CH$124 | + 169% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (CH$56,605) | CH$45,773 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (CH$1,285) | CH$4,142 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 64% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$3,448,481 (2,684,652 Franc) in Libreville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$2,100,000 in Santiago.
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