Cost of living in Libreville, Gabon vs Tokyo, Japan
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 16% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,139 Franc (¥2,593) | ¥980 | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,714 Franc (¥930) | ¥715 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,609 Franc (¥318) | ¥412 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 910 Franc (¥180) | ¥204 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,648 Franc (¥325) | ¥269 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,882 Franc (¥371) | ¥646 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,207 Franc (¥1,422) | ¥922 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,192 Franc (¥433) | ¥782 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,808 Franc (¥357) | ¥374 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 621 Franc (¥123) | ¥320 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,062 Franc (¥1,591) | ¥1,358 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (¥263) | ¥203 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (¥275) | ¥245 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is about the same as in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,170,080 Franc (¥230,945) | ¥337,671 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 731,193 Franc (¥144,320) | ¥180,552 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,146 Franc (¥23,714) | ¥21,957 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (¥135,449) | ¥156,604 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 481,818 Franc (¥95,099) | ¥87,267 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 123,159 Franc (¥24,309) | ¥10,721 | + 127% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,618 Franc (¥8,214) | ¥3,550 | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | 518,809 Franc (¥102,400) | ¥42,617 | + 140% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥29,606) | ¥9,643 | + 207% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,909 Franc (¥969) | ¥614 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (¥987) | ¥2,289 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 73% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75,082 Franc (¥14,819) | ¥6,884 | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 46,109 Franc (¥9,101) | ¥4,922 | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,650 Franc (¥12,760) | ¥8,338 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 44,302 Franc (¥8,744) | ¥13,499 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 14% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (¥3,283,779) | ¥2,615,550 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 617 Franc (¥122) | ¥138 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (¥7,998) | ¥10,727 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥3,842 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is about the same as in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (¥1,321) | ¥1,072 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (¥863) | ¥1,341 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (¥2,961) | ¥4,780 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (¥474) | ¥623 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (¥499) | ¥587 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,300 Franc (¥454) | ¥471 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (¥478) | ¥156 | + 206% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,340 Franc (¥264) | ¥205 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,903 Franc (¥1,165) | ¥3,518 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 10% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,901 Franc (¥4,125) | ¥3,598 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (¥1,744) | ¥3,610 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,921) | ¥12,278 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (¥8,127) | ¥6,300 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,215 Franc (¥1,227) | ¥1,651 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,049 Franc (¥602) | ¥400 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (¥261) | ¥707 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 118,615 Franc (¥23,412) | ¥43,664 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (¥51) | ¥40 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (¥8,698) | ¥10,412 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥197) | ¥506 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ¥1,060,281 (5,371,892 Franc) in Libreville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ¥1,060,000 in Tokyo.
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