- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,500 Franc (¥2,184) | ¥1,011 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (¥855) | ¥711 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (¥380) | ¥445 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 963 Franc (¥183) | ¥198 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,650 Franc (¥313) | ¥270 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 Franc (¥332) | ¥689 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (¥1,330) | ¥889 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,845 Franc (¥350) | ¥637 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (¥332) | ¥430 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (¥122) | ¥262 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,590 Franc (¥1,252) | ¥1,549 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (¥228) | ¥212 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 687 Franc (¥131) | ¥195 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600,000 Franc (¥303,927) | ¥242,113 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (¥189,954) | ¥121,422 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (¥7,598) | ¥21,895 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (¥142,466) | ¥116,929 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (¥94,977) | ¥79,022 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,598) | ¥4,156 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (¥71,233) | ¥55,558 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥18,995) | ¥16,830 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (¥578) | ¥693 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (¥178) | ¥1,827 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 161% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (¥13,297) | ¥7,207 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (¥14,247) | ¥4,012 | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,000 Franc (¥14,057) | ¥8,444 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,007 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (¥2,279,449) | ¥2,657,440 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (¥123) | ¥147 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (¥9,498) | ¥11,877 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,520) | ¥1,278 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,799) | ¥4,123 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥475) | ¥630 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (¥600) | ¥711 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥475) | ¥484 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (¥439) | ¥145 | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥380) | ¥213 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (¥1,013) | ¥2,946 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (¥3,479) | ¥4,119 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥1,900) | ¥3,373 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (¥10,447) | ¥8,157 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (¥1,008) | ¥903 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (¥507) | ¥498 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (¥270) | ¥551 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (¥11,397) | ¥49,094 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (¥9,498) | ¥10,056 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (¥218) | ¥474 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,779 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Gabon is about the same as in Japan
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