- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,500 Franc (R$ 77) | R$ 29 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 963 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 3.27 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,650 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 4.80 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 15 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,845 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.65 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 3.28 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (R$ 4.29) | R$ 4.55 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,590 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 687 Franc (R$ 4.61) | R$ 3.24 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600,000 Franc (R$ 10,740) | R$ 3,161 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (R$ 6,712) | R$ 1,954 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (R$ 268) | R$ 579 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (R$ 5,034) | R$ 2,171 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (R$ 3,356) | R$ 1,373 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 412 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 268) | R$ 83 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (R$ 2,517) | R$ 1,725 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 671) | R$ 425 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (R$ 470) | R$ 207 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 503) | R$ 181 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,000 Franc (R$ 497) | R$ 331 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 256 | - | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (R$ 80,546) | R$ 87,463 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (R$ 4.36) | R$ 4.33 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (R$ 336) | R$ 203 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 16 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 134) | R$ 235 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 4.08 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (R$ 123) | R$ 96 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 67) | R$ 51 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 180 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (R$ 369) | R$ 178 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (R$ 403) | R$ 2,723 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 336) | R$ 116 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,507 prices entered by 2,456 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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