- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,667 Franc (10,552 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,167 Franc (3,271 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,500 Franc (3,482 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,750 Franc (1,108 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (1,140 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,750 Franc (3,007 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Franc (6,331 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,500 Franc (1,583 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc (1,108 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 617 Franc (390 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (6,964 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (760 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,600 Franc (1,013 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500,000 Franc (1,582,821 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Franc (949,693 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,010 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc (474,846 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (316,564 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (25,325 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc (237,423 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (63,313 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc (1,927 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc (594 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 301% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 301% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc (44,319 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 553% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (47,485 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (60,147 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc (7,597,543 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 697 Franc (441 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc (31,656 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (5,065 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (12,663 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,583 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (1,979 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,583 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (1,463 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (1,266 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc (3,377 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,333 Franc (13,507 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (6,331 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 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 (34,822 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,800 Franc (3,672 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (1,688 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,675 Franc (1,060 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc (37,988 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (31,656 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (728 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,408 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 153% more expensive than in Nigeria
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