Cost of living in Libreville, Gabon vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 66% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,139 Franc (679 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 313% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,714 Franc (244 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,609 Franc (83 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 910 Franc (47 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,648 Franc (85 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,882 Franc (97 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,207 Franc (372 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,192 Franc (113 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,808 Franc (93 NT$) | 91 NT$ | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 621 Franc (32 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,062 Franc (416 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (69 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (72 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 89% | |
Housing | + 206% | |||
Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 206% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,170,080 Franc (60,450 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 731,193 Franc (37,775 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 209% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,146 Franc (6,207 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (35,454 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 481,818 Franc (24,892 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,159 Franc (6,363 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 700% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,618 Franc (2,150 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 306% | |
40” flat screen tv | 518,809 Franc (26,803 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (7,749 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,909 Franc (254 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (258 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 96% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,082 Franc (3,879 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,109 Franc (2,382 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 131% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,650 Franc (3,340 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,302 Franc (2,289 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 49% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (859,524 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 617 Franc (32 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (2,093 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 106% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 12% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (346 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (226 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (775 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (124 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (131 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,300 Franc (119 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (125 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,340 Franc (69 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,903 Franc (305 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 57% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,901 Franc (1,080 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (456 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (1,550 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (2,127 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,215 Franc (321 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,049 Franc (158 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (68 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 118,615 Franc (6,128 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (13 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 170% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (2,277 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 130% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 83% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 88,017 NT$ (1,703,679 Franc) in Libreville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 48,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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