- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,500 Franc (7,262 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (2,842 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (1,263 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 963 Franc (608 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,650 Franc (1,042 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 Franc (1,105 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (4,421 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,845 Franc (1,165 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (1,105 ₦) | 942 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (404 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,590 Franc (4,162 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (758 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 687 Franc (434 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600,000 Franc (1,010,418 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (631,511 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (25,260 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (473,634 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (315,756 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,994 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (25,260 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (236,817 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (63,151 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (1,922 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (592 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 272% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 272% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (44,206 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 546% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (47,363 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,000 Franc (46,732 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,566 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (7,578,137 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (410 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (31,576 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (5,052 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (12,630 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,579 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (1,993 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,579 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (1,459 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (1,263 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (3,368 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (11,568 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (6,315 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc (34,733 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (3,350 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (1,684 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (899 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (37,891 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (31,576 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (726 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,306 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria
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