Cost of living in Gabon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 133% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (299元) | 55元 | + 440% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,948 Franc (95元) | 37元 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,891 Franc (23元) | 16元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 916 Franc (11元) | 13元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (26元) | 14元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (16元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (47元) | 55元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (25元) | 13元 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (23元) | 7元 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (6元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (49元) | 118元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 10元 | - | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (11,836元) | 7,653元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (7,258元) | 4,318元 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (946元) | 406元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (6,338元) | 6,872元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (2,389元) | 4,142元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (435元) | 280元 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (476元) | 86元 | + 455% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (2,167元) | 2,085元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (843元) | 605元 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (48元) | 46元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 41元 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (403元) | 390元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (206元) | 208元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (386元) | 578元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (612元) | 553元 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (167,243元) | 160,747元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (358元) | 173元 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (35元) | 29元 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 36元 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (206元) | 440元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (15元) | 38元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (17元) | 35元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (15元) | 11元 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 81元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (143元) | 206元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 96元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (358元) | 818元 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (179元) | 418元 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (7元) | 32元 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (2,389元) | 3,185元 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (1.43元) | 0.64元 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (299元) | 481元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 22元 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,968 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 45% more expensive than in China
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