Cost of living in Gabon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 28 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.54 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 16 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.11 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (R$ 5.89) | R$ 4.70 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (R$ 2.67) | R$ 3.40 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc (R$ 7,456) | R$ 3,353 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc (R$ 5,087) | R$ 1,916 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc (R$ 506) | R$ 481 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc (R$ 4,527) | R$ 1,977 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,668) | R$ 1,289 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (R$ 441) | R$ 293 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 222) | R$ 78 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,224) | R$ 1,525 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,779) | R$ 438 | + 307% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 24 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (R$ 400) | R$ 177 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (R$ 467) | R$ 310 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (R$ 445) | R$ 243 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (R$ 95,582) | R$ 87,710 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc (R$ 5.85) | R$ 4.32 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (R$ 277) | R$ 208 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 18 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 133) | R$ 241 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 5.34 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 3.69 | + 382% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (R$ 163) | R$ 101 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 51 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (R$ 419) | R$ 179 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 24 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (R$ 534) | R$ 3,010 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (R$ 2.67) | R$ 1.31 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 445) | R$ 114 | + 290% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,993 prices entered by 1,115 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
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