Cost of living in Gabon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (¥4,884) | ¥941 | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (¥2,344) | ¥695 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (¥298) | ¥426 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Franc (¥137) | ¥203 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (¥437) | ¥244 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥195) | ¥653 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (¥1,367) | ¥888 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (¥280) | ¥792 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (¥156) | ¥389 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (¥117) | ¥306 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Franc (¥488) | ¥1,351 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 700 Franc (¥137) | ¥185 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (¥59) | ¥246 | - 76% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (¥293,029) | ¥295,978 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (¥195,353) | ¥169,167 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥19,535) | ¥25,258 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800,000 Franc (¥156,282) | ¥144,655 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (¥58,606) | ¥80,593 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (¥9,679) | ¥13,235 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,000 Franc (¥9,182) | ¥4,060 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (¥48,838) | ¥55,604 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (¥39,071) | ¥10,692 | + 265% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800 Franc (¥352) | ¥778 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,849 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (¥8,791) | ¥4,780 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (¥10,248) | ¥8,249 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (¥9,768) | ¥12,511 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (¥2,099,203) | ¥2,585,890 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (¥117) | ¥135 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (¥6,094) | ¥10,445 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,563) | ¥1,225 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (¥2,930) | ¥6,148 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥488) | ¥812 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (¥617) | ¥655 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (¥195) | ¥501 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (¥451) | ¥170 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥391) | ¥229 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (¥1,421) | ¥2,983 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (¥3,578) | ¥3,633 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥1,954) | ¥3,657 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (¥9,195) | ¥6,422 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (¥1,036) | ¥1,122 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (¥521) | ¥445 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (¥278) | ¥556 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (¥11,721) | ¥52,544 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (¥59) | ¥40 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (¥9,768) | ¥9,497 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (¥225) | ¥525 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 740 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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