Cost of living in Gabon compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (R$ 99) | R$ 36 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 34 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.83 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.67 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 44 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.91 | - | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 301% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (R$ 28,795) | R$ 3,724 | + 673% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (R$ 20,568) | R$ 2,509 | + 720% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (R$ 652) | R$ 584 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (R$ 4,365) | R$ 2,631 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (R$ 8,227) | R$ 1,691 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (R$ 300) | R$ 513 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 411) | R$ 89 | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,114) | R$ 2,002 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (R$ 581) | R$ 631 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 494) | R$ 251 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 411) | R$ 247 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 494) | R$ 410 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (R$ 421) | R$ 304 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (R$ 115,178) | R$ 116,441 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (R$ 5.22) | R$ 5.55 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 247) | R$ 231 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (R$ 142) | R$ 266 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.37 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (R$ 123) | R$ 55 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Gabon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (R$ 329) | R$ 114 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 67 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 247) | R$ 213 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 123) | R$ 198 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (R$ 4.94) | R$ 11 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (R$ 1,159) | R$ 4,322 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 0.99) | R$ 1.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 206) | R$ 125 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,847 prices entered by 1,649 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
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