- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,667 Franc (¥3,256) | ¥1,039 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,167 Franc (¥1,009) | ¥691 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,500 Franc (¥1,074) | ¥441 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,750 Franc (¥342) | ¥203 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (¥352) | ¥288 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,750 Franc (¥928) | ¥754 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Franc (¥1,954) | ¥924 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (¥488) | ¥683 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (¥342) | ¥401 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 617 Franc (¥120) | ¥280 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (¥2,149) | ¥1,538 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (¥234) | ¥199 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,600 Franc (¥313) | ¥198 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500,000 Franc (¥488,398) | ¥218,000 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Franc (¥293,039) | ¥123,235 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,518 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (¥146,519) | ¥110,576 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (¥97,680) | ¥71,567 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,926 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,814) | ¥4,101 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (¥73,260) | ¥55,558 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥19,536) | ¥16,537 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (¥595) | ¥711 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (¥183) | ¥1,838 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 164% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (¥13,675) | ¥7,354 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (¥14,652) | ¥4,336 | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (¥18,559) | ¥8,421 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥14,523 | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (¥2,344,312) | ¥2,510,530 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (¥136) | ¥145 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (¥9,768) | ¥11,257 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,563) | ¥1,278 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,907) | ¥3,622 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥488) | ¥612 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (¥610) | ¥707 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥488) | ¥455 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (¥451) | ¥137 | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥391) | ¥229 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (¥1,042) | ¥2,862 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,333 Franc (¥4,168) | ¥3,989 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥1,954) | ¥3,357 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (¥10,745) | ¥7,538 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,800 Franc (¥1,133) | ¥964 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (¥521) | ¥487 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,675 Franc (¥327) | ¥586 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (¥11,722) | ¥49,094 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (¥9,768) | ¥10,897 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (¥225) | ¥468 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,940 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 33% more expensive than in Japan
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