- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,500 Franc (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 119 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 96 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 65 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 963 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,650 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 21 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 64 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,845 Franc (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 38 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,590 Franc (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 216 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 687 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 131% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600,000 Franc (Mex$ 53,069) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 33,168) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (Mex$ 24,876) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 16,584) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,316 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 382 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (Mex$ 12,438) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,317) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 110 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 79 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 187% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,322) | Mex$ 838 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,488) | Mex$ 674 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,454) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,328 | - | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 118% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 398,019) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 451 | + 267% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 84% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 77 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 181 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 545 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 72 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 50 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 55 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 28 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 30 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 127 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 379 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 138 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,217 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 750 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 103 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 55 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 45 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,990) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 757 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 52 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,090 prices entered by 1,134 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is 104% more expensive than in Mexico
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