Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Gabon is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (¥2,640) | ¥1,046 | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (¥1,944) | ¥805 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥1,221) | ¥571 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (¥308) | ¥230 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (¥528) | ¥318 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (¥327) | ¥613 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (¥963) | ¥1,107 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (¥561) | ¥693 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (¥470) | ¥468 | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (¥259) | ¥304 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (¥992) | ¥1,292 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (¥562) | ¥218 | + 158% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥191 | - | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Gabon is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (¥607,803) | ¥365,082 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (¥421,690) | ¥197,136 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (¥19,341) | ¥19,817 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (¥73,270) | ¥174,888 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥106,796 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (¥8,897) | ¥12,528 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (¥12,212) | ¥4,254 | + 187% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (¥122,116) | ¥74,559 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (¥17,237) | ¥25,414 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (¥983) | ¥1,338 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Gabon is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥14,654) | ¥8,708 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (¥6,690) | ¥5,103 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (¥14,654) | ¥9,729 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (¥12,511) | ¥12,189 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Gabon is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (¥3,419,261) | ¥3,019,750 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (¥142) | ¥170 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥7,327) | ¥9,221 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Gabon is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (¥708) | ¥2,133 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (¥855) | ¥2,551 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (¥4,222) | ¥6,000 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (¥305) | ¥930 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,221) | ¥622 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥244) | ¥224 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥488) | ¥188 | + 160% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (¥3,663) | ¥4,604 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Gabon is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Gabon | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (¥8,316) | ¥4,908 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥2,442) | ¥3,873 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (¥7,327) | ¥7,212 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,663) | ¥8,269 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (¥1,954) | ¥1,244 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (¥977) | ¥547 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (¥147) | ¥674 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (¥34,420) | ¥51,659 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥29) | ¥52 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (¥6,106) | ¥9,530 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥600 | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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