Cost of living in Gabon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gabon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (₨1,556) | ₨408 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (₨1,146) | ₨360 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨720) | ₨177 | + 307% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (₨181) | ₨62 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (₨311) | ₨101 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (₨192) | ₨45 | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (₨568) | ₨252 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (₨331) | ₨198 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (₨277) | ₨40 | + 592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (₨153) | ₨171 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (₨584) | ₨908 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (₨331) | ₨93 | + 257% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨44 | - | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 259% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gabon | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (₨358,199) | ₨47,882 | + 648% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (₨248,516) | ₨29,632 | + 739% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (₨11,398) | ₨5,486 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (₨43,180) | ₨30,304 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,855 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (₨5,243) | ₨4,698 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (₨7,197) | ₨749 | + 861% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (₨71,967) | ₨27,357 | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (₨10,158) | ₨12,897 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (₨580) | ₨532 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨744 | - | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gabon | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,636) | ₨2,499 | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (₨3,943) | ₨2,581 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,636) | ₨4,064 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (₨7,373) | ₨2,995 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 69% 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 (₨2,015,087) | ₨1,758,920 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨83) | ₨104 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨4,318) | ₨1,466 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gabon | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (₨417) | ₨94 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (₨504) | ₨250 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (₨2,488) | ₨1,186 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (₨180) | ₨229 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₨720) | ₨271 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨144) | ₨195 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨288) | ₨96 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (₨2,159) | ₨307 | + 604% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gabon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (₨4,901) | ₨1,330 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨1,439) | ₨647 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,318) | ₨1,539 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨2,159) | ₨2,144 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (₨1,151) | ₨709 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (₨576) | ₨234 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨86) | ₨197 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (₨20,285) | ₨42,549 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨17) | ₨5.62 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨3,598) | ₨1,807 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨277 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,988 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 147% more expensive than in India
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