Cost of living in Gabon compared to Guernsey
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Gabon is 27% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Gabon | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (£14) | £20 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (£10) | £12 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £5.00 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (£1.64) | £1.70 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (£2.82) | £4.80 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (£1.74) | £5.16 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (£5.14) | £7 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (£3.00) | £2.50 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (£2.51) | £1.93 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (£1.38) | £2.50 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (£5.30) | £35 | - 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (£3.00) | £2.50 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £2.00 | - | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Gabon is 28% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Gabon | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (£3,246) | £4,574 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (£2,252) | £3,000 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (£103) | £200 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (£391) | £1,800 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £1,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (£48) | £100 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (£65) | £30 | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (£652) | £400 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (£92) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (£5.25) | £5.00 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £18 | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Gabon is 16% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Gabon | Guernsey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (£78) | £80 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (£36) | £50 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (£78) | £75 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (£67) | £70 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Gabon is 7% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Gabon | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (£18,262) | £23,900 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (£0.76) | £1.80 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (£39) | £30 | + 30% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Gabon is 14% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Gabon | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (£3.78) | £4.00 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (£4.57) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (£23) | £50 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £3.00 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (£1.63) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £3.00 | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (£1.30) | £2.50 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (£2.61) | £2.00 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (£20) | £30 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Gabon is 37% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Gabon | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (£44) | £40 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (£13) | £20 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (£39) | £50 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (£20) | £140 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (£10) | £11 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (£5.22) | £3.50 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (£0.78) | £5.80 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (£184) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (£0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (£33) | £60 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 25% cheaper than in Guernsey
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