Cost of living in Gabon compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 132% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 226 | + 306% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,948 Franc (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 121 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,891 Franc (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 916 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 35 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 70 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 41 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 24 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 231 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 123% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (Mex$ 36,307) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (Mex$ 22,265) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Mex$ 2,902) | Mex$ 956 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (Mex$ 19,443) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,329) | Mex$ 5,168 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Mex$ 1,335) | Mex$ 676 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (Mex$ 1,461) | Mex$ 382 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (Mex$ 6,649) | Mex$ 6,608 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Mex$ 2,586) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 99 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 91 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (Mex$ 1,235) | Mex$ 845 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 664 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (Mex$ 1,183) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 1,125 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 513,035) | Mex$ 360,304 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 555 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 74 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 200 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 551 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 56 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 184 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 293 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 149 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 883 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 683 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 123 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 71 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 40 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Mex$ 5,165) | Mex$ 11,102 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Mex$ 4.40) | Mex$ 3.30 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 968 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 62 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,548 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 77% more expensive than in Mexico
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