Cost of living in Gabon compared to Mexico
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Gabon is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gabon | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 267 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 147 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 68 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 26 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 45 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 26 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 86 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 48 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 32 | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 258 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 34 | + 93% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
Housing | + 233% | |||
Housing in Gabon is 233% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gabon | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 100,482) | Mex$ 20,174 | + 398% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 71,773) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 591% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (Mex$ 2,274) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (Mex$ 15,232) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 28,709) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 323% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (Mex$ 1,046) | Mex$ 721 | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 399 | + 260% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,355) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (Mex$ 2,026) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 115 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Gabon is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gabon | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,723) | Mex$ 967 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 718 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,723) | Mex$ 1,709 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (Mex$ 1,471) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Gabon is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gabon | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 401,929) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 559 | + 54% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Gabon is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Gabon | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 91 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 205 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 592 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 60 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 69 | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 39 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 35 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 245 | + 75% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Gabon is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gabon | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 358 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 155 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 723 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 766 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 163 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 79 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 45 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (Mex$ 4,046) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Mex$ 3.45) | Mex$ 2.26 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 888 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
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