Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc (¥1,485) | ¥1,041 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc (¥855) | ¥713 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (¥281) | ¥467 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (¥169) | ¥215 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (¥411) | ¥287 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥184) | ¥484 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (¥1,288) | ¥1,246 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (¥264) | ¥610 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (¥147) | ¥381 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (¥122) | ¥267 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc (¥974) | ¥1,801 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (¥276) | ¥223 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (¥55) | ¥242 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc (¥154,187) | ¥197,391 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc (¥105,186) | ¥112,128 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc (¥10,464) | ¥15,296 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc (¥93,617) | ¥119,023 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (¥55,180) | ¥92,673 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (¥9,113) | ¥11,742 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (¥4,598) | ¥3,714 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (¥45,983) | ¥37,069 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (¥36,787) | ¥10,892 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,104) | ¥749 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (¥8,277) | ¥4,644 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (¥9,648) | ¥7,956 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (¥9,197) | ¥13,013 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (¥1,976,494) | ¥2,936,380 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc (¥121) | ¥143 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (¥5,738) | ¥9,633 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,471) | ¥1,406 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (¥2,759) | ¥8,740 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥460) | ¥554 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (¥581) | ¥669 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥460) | ¥525 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (¥425) | ¥218 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥368) | ¥251 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (¥1,338) | ¥2,654 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (¥3,369) | ¥3,633 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥1,839) | ¥3,165 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (¥8,658) | ¥6,734 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (¥976) | ¥809 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (¥490) | ¥511 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (¥262) | ¥509 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (¥11,036) | ¥46,875 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (¥55) | ¥26 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (¥9,197) | ¥8,766 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (¥212) | ¥477 | - 56% | |
| 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 1,431 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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