Cost of living in Gabon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (Taka 1,922) | Taka 354 | + 443% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Taka 1,416) | Taka 372 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Taka 889) | Taka 192 | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (Taka 224) | Taka 91 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (Taka 384) | Taka 156 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Taka 238) | Taka 83 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Taka 701) | Taka 697 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (Taka 409) | Taka 209 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Taka 342) | Taka 37 | + 825% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (Taka 189) | Taka 488 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Taka 722) | Taka 1,255 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (Taka 409) | Taka 130 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 57 | - | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 356% 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 442,526) | Taka 48,251 | + 817% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (Taka 307,022) | Taka 35,702 | + 760% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Taka 14,082) | Taka 3,885 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (Taka 94,346) | Taka 61,660 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (Taka 177,820) | Taka 33,185 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Taka 6,478) | Taka 3,381 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 8,891) | Taka 945 | + 841% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Taka 88,910) | Taka 42,323 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Taka 12,550) | Taka 19,150 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Taka 716) | Taka 561 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 10,669) | Taka 2,028 | + 426% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (Taka 4,871) | Taka 3,683 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 10,669) | Taka 7,920 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Taka 9,109) | Taka 4,630 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (Taka 2,489,476) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 128 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,335) | Taka 3,514 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Taka 516) | Taka 228 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Taka 622) | Taka 647 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Taka 3,074) | Taka 1,685 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 409 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Taka 222) | Taka 325 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 889) | Taka 468 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 178) | Taka 94 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Taka 356) | Taka 172 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,667) | Taka 640 | + 317% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gabon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (Taka 6,055) | Taka 1,598 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,778) | Taka 896 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,335) | Taka 1,777 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,667) | Taka 3,233 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (Taka 1,423) | Taka 999 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (Taka 711) | Taka 266 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 520 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Taka 25,061) | Taka 35,756 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Taka 21) | Taka 10 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,445) | Taka 1,738 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 796 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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