Cost of living in Gabon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 178 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 111 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 54 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 33 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 68 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 40 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 225 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 29 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc (Mex$ 31,223) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc (Mex$ 21,300) | Mex$ 8,707 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc (Mex$ 2,119) | Mex$ 1,260 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc (Mex$ 18,958) | Mex$ 10,820 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,174) | Mex$ 5,562 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (Mex$ 1,845) | Mex$ 853 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 378 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 9,312) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,449) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 283% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 101 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 847 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,676) | Mex$ 616 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (Mex$ 1,954) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,862) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (Mex$ 400,243) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 498 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 83 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 201 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 533 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 70 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 48 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 56 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 29 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 30 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 189 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 343 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 139 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 949 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (Mex$ 1,753) | Mex$ 657 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 114 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 61 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 40 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,235) | Mex$ 9,607 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,862) | Mex$ 925 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 57 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,619 prices entered by 1,377 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
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