Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 196% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 196% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (29,763 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 380% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (21,920 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 416% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (13,766 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (3,468 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (5,947 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (3,681 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (10,857 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (6,325 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (5,294 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (2,920 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (11,180 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (6,332 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 484% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (6,851,718 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (4,753,682 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (218,030 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (825,966 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 754,176 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (100,294 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (137,661 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (1,376,610 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (194,309 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (11,087 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 406% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 440% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 440% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (165,193 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 870% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (75,418 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 381% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (165,193 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (141,040 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (38,545,080 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 671% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (1,597 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (82,597 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (7,984 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (9,636 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 445% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (47,591 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (3,442 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (13,766 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2,753 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (5,506 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (41,298 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1037% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (93,749 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (27,532 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (82,597 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 443% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (41,298 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (22,026 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 385% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (11,013 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (1,652 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (388,020 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (330 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (68,830 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 206 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria
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