Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc (4,831 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc (2,782 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (914 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc (549 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (1,338 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (599 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (4,190 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (858 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (479 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (397 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc (3,170 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (898 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (180 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc (501,724 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc (342,276 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc (34,050 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc (304,628 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (179,556 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (29,655 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (14,963 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (149,630 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (119,704 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (3,591 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (26,933 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (31,396 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (29,926 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (6,431,507 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc (394 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (18,671 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (4,788 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 394% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (8,978 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,496 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (1,889 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,496 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (1,383 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (1,197 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (4,355 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (10,963 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (5,985 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (28,173 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (3,175 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (1,596 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (852 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (35,911 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (180 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (29,926 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (688 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,136 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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