Cost of living in Gabon compared to India
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Gabon is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gabon | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (₨1,617) | ₨374 | + 332% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (₨1,073) | ₨334 | + 221% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨674) | ₨169 | + 299% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨162) | ₨58 | + 181% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (₨291) | ₨93 | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (₨180) | ₨39 | + 365% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (₨531) | ₨241 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨269) | ₨154 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (₨259) | ₨31 | + 746% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (₨143) | ₨169 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (₨547) | ₨775 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (₨310) | ₨91 | + 240% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨38 | - | |
Housing | + 500% | |||
Housing in Gabon is 500% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gabon | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (₨471,625) | ₨41,083 | + 1048% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨336,875) | ₨24,693 | + 1264% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (₨10,671) | ₨5,319 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (₨71,494) | ₨24,820 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨134,750) | ₨15,319 | + 780% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (₨4,909) | ₨5,835 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,737) | ₨659 | + 923% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (₨67,375) | ₨31,146 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (₨9,510) | ₨11,787 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (₨543) | ₨556 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
Clothes | + 143% | |||
Clothes in Gabon is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gabon | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,085) | ₨2,463 | + 228% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,737) | ₨2,850 | + 136% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,085) | ₨4,405 | + 84% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (₨6,903) | ₨3,221 | + 114% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Gabon is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gabon | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (₨1,886,499) | ₨1,326,030 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (₨85) | ₨104 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨4,042) | ₨1,100 | + 267% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Gabon is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gabon | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (₨391) | ₨144 | + 171% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (₨472) | ₨263 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (₨2,329) | ₨916 | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨412 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (₨168) | ₨231 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₨674) | ₨281 | + 140% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨175 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨269) | ₨102 | + 165% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (₨2,021) | ₨312 | + 548% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Gabon is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gabon | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (₨5,390) | ₨1,442 | + 274% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨1,347) | ₨601 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,042) | ₨1,460 | + 177% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨2,021) | ₨1,961 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (₨404) | ₨720 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (₨539) | ₨226 | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨81) | ₨180 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (₨18,991) | ₨50,214 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨16) | ₨1.43 | + 1030% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨3,369) | ₨1,609 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨265 | - | |
TOTAL | + 196% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 196% more expensive than in India
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