Cost of living in Gabon compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 229% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 229% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 242) | R$ 28 | + 768% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,948 Franc (R$ 77) | R$ 27 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,891 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 916 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.94 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.54 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 18 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 4.61 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (R$ 5.16) | R$ 5.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 39 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.48 | - | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 168% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (R$ 9,597) | R$ 3,054 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (R$ 5,885) | R$ 1,840 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (R$ 767) | R$ 501 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (R$ 5,139) | R$ 2,155 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,937) | R$ 1,316 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (R$ 353) | R$ 369 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (R$ 386) | R$ 80 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (R$ 1,757) | R$ 1,699 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (R$ 684) | R$ 478 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (R$ 327) | R$ 200 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (R$ 167) | R$ 187 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (R$ 313) | R$ 329 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (R$ 496) | R$ 250 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (R$ 135,608) | R$ 89,915 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.65 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 291) | R$ 222 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 41 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (R$ 167) | R$ 218 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.89 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 4.14 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 45 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (R$ 116) | R$ 94 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 53 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 291) | R$ 213 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 175 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 25 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (R$ 5.81) | R$ 10 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (R$ 1,365) | R$ 3,584 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (R$ 1.16) | R$ 1.32 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 242) | R$ 116 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,980 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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