Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (¥2,745) | ¥1,023 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (¥1,821) | ¥714 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥1,144) | ¥519 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (¥275) | ¥198 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (¥494) | ¥315 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (¥306) | ¥629 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (¥902) | ¥962 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (¥458) | ¥902 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (¥440) | ¥574 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (¥243) | ¥285 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (¥929) | ¥1,252 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (¥526) | ¥179 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥206 | - | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 91% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (¥800,627) | ¥306,878 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (¥571,877) | ¥171,772 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (¥18,115) | ¥28,417 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (¥121,368) | ¥157,603 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (¥228,751) | ¥82,713 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (¥8,333) | ¥24,082 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (¥11,438) | ¥4,709 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (¥114,375) | ¥47,482 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (¥16,144) | ¥32,093 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (¥921) | ¥1,313 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 96% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥13,725) | ¥6,136 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (¥11,438) | ¥5,199 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (¥13,725) | ¥8,989 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (¥11,718) | ¥13,588 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (¥3,202,510) | ¥2,700,660 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (¥145) | ¥165 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥6,863) | ¥10,143 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (¥663) | ¥2,497 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (¥801) | ¥1,967 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (¥3,954) | ¥5,380 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (¥286) | ¥938 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,144) | ¥702 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥229) | ¥216 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥458) | ¥216 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (¥3,431) | ¥4,060 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (¥9,150) | ¥4,579 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥2,288) | ¥3,600 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,863) | ¥4,000 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,431) | ¥5,999 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (¥686) | ¥954 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (¥915) | ¥472 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (¥137) | ¥583 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (¥32,239) | ¥67,950 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥27) | ¥52 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (¥5,719) | ¥9,405 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 763 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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