Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,901 Franc (¥6,982) | ¥1,145 | + 510% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (¥1,640) | ¥719 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,425 Franc (¥294) | ¥437 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 912 Franc (¥188) | ¥211 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (¥450) | ¥282 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (¥275) | ¥815 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (¥812) | ¥951 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (¥430) | ¥984 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (¥396) | ¥421 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (¥110) | ¥268 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (¥836) | ¥1,770 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (¥188) | ¥217 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (¥204,059) | ¥194,768 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (¥125,137) | ¥126,641 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (¥16,310) | ¥21,178 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (¥109,277) | ¥142,258 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (¥41,192) | ¥80,836 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (¥7,503) | ¥13,643 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (¥8,214) | ¥3,988 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (¥37,368) | ¥59,521 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (¥14,536) | ¥17,809 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (¥829) | ¥665 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (¥1,030) | ¥2,700 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (¥6,944) | ¥7,941 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (¥3,560) | ¥4,162 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (¥6,650) | ¥7,471 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (¥10,551) | ¥15,388 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (¥2,883,471) | ¥2,576,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (¥131) | ¥161 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥6,179) | ¥16,725 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (¥597) | ¥1,370 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (¥721) | ¥1,955 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (¥3,560) | ¥3,523 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (¥257) | ¥648 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (¥292) | ¥409 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥206) | ¥143 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (¥257) | ¥184 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,030) | ¥3,583 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (¥2,472) | ¥4,280 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥2,060) | ¥3,593 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,179) | ¥20,657 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,089) | ¥6,242 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (¥618) | ¥1,034 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥412) | ¥533 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (¥124) | ¥526 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (¥29,027) | ¥58,872 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥25) | ¥41 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (¥5,149) | ¥11,178 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥206) | ¥554 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 606 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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