Cost of living in Gabon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (Taka 2,154) | Taka 270 | + 699% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Taka 1,586) | Taka 530 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 996) | Taka 212 | + 370% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (Taka 251) | Taka 92 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (Taka 430) | Taka 144 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Taka 266) | Taka 87 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Taka 786) | Taka 475 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (Taka 458) | Taka 301 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Taka 383) | Taka 57 | + 577% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (Taka 211) | Taka 427 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Taka 809) | Taka 1,488 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (Taka 458) | Taka 137 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 73 | - | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 253% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (Taka 495,800) | Taka 39,784 | + 1146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (Taka 343,983) | Taka 22,029 | + 1461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Taka 15,777) | Taka 3,945 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 59,768) | Taka 75,922 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 37,731 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Taka 7,257) | Taka 10,000 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 9,961) | Taka 1,355 | + 635% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Taka 99,613) | Taka 44,973 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Taka 14,060) | Taka 9,570 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Taka 802) | Taka 533 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 185% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 11,954) | Taka 2,114 | + 465% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (Taka 5,457) | Taka 2,450 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 11,954) | Taka 4,870 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Taka 10,206) | Taka 4,397 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (Taka 2,789,177) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 119 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,977) | Taka 2,408 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Taka 578) | Taka 836 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Taka 697) | Taka 682 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Taka 3,444) | Taka 1,500 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Taka 249) | Taka 411 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 996) | Taka 625 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 199) | Taka 102 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Taka 398) | Taka 129 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,988) | Taka 380 | + 687% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (Taka 6,784) | Taka 1,745 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,992) | Taka 1,011 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,977) | Taka 3,000 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,988) | Taka 3,597 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (Taka 1,594) | Taka 1,519 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (Taka 797) | Taka 253 | + 215% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Taka 120) | Taka 519 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Taka 28,078) | Taka 35,756 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,981) | Taka 2,561 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 326 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 424 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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