Cost of living in Gabon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gabon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (140元) | 46元 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (93元) | 40元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 16元 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 18元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (25元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (16元) | 11元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (46元) | 63元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 15元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (22元) | 6元 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (12元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (47元) | 118元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (27元) | 8元 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 16元 | - | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 131% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gabon | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (40,790元) | 15,059元 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (29,135元) | 9,006元 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (923元) | 421元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (6,183元) | 7,547元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (11,654元) | 4,347元 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (425元) | 262元 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (583元) | 115元 | + 405% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (5,827元) | 1,143元 | + 410% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (822元) | 589元 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (47元) | 39元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gabon | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (699元) | 529元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (583元) | 248元 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (699元) | 626元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (597元) | 828元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gabon | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (163,158元) | 161,247元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (7元) | 9元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (350元) | 204元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gabon | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (34元) | 39元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (41元) | 27元 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (201元) | 391元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (15元) | 33元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 34元 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (175元) | 74元 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gabon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (466元) | 265元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (117元) | 110元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (350元) | 1,294元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (175元) | 348元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 79元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 29元 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (7元) | 18元 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (1,642元) | 3,321元 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (1.40元) | 0.20元 | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (291元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,360 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 68% more expensive than in China
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