- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 212% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,667 Franc (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 118 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,167 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 95 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,500 Franc (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 66 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,750 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 19 | + 233% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 31 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,750 Franc (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 20 | + 761% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 62 | + 472% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 37 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 24 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 617 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 223 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 20 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 202% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 88,365) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 53,019) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,611 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (Mex$ 26,509) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 17,673) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,609 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,414) | Mex$ 383 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (Mex$ 13,255) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,535) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 104 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 89 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 220% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 220% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,474) | Mex$ 799 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,651) | Mex$ 656 | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,358) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,293 | - | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 131% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 424,150) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 466 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 77 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 543 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 68 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 49 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 53 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 28 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 29 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 123 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,333 Franc (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 383 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 136 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,187 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,944) | Mex$ 742 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,800 Franc (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 103 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 55 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,675 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 44 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,121) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 715 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 52 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,377 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 161% more expensive than in Mexico
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