Cost of living in Gabon compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,901 Franc (R$ 272) | R$ 30 | + 797% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 31 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,425 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 912 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.37 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 4.84 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (R$ 4.27) | R$ 5.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 43 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.80 | - | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (R$ 7,944) | R$ 2,800 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (R$ 4,872) | R$ 1,974 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (R$ 635) | R$ 590 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (R$ 4,254) | R$ 2,228 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,604) | R$ 1,470 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (R$ 292) | R$ 418 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (R$ 320) | R$ 84 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (R$ 1,455) | R$ 1,988 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (R$ 566) | R$ 588 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 19 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (R$ 270) | R$ 239 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (R$ 139) | R$ 218 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (R$ 259) | R$ 346 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (R$ 411) | R$ 263 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (R$ 112,259) | R$ 98,694 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (R$ 5.09) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 241) | R$ 223 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 50 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (R$ 139) | R$ 244 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.63 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 93 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 53 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 241) | R$ 183 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 120) | R$ 190 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (R$ 4.81) | R$ 10 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (R$ 1,130) | R$ 3,925 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.96) | R$ 1.23 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 200) | R$ 125 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,329 prices entered by 2,019 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
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