Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (17,334 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 736% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (8,320 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc (1,059 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 700 Franc (485 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc (1,549 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (693 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc (4,854 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc (994 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (555 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (416 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Franc (1,733 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 700 Franc (485 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (208 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 174% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (1,040,042 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (693,361 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (69,336 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800,000 Franc (554,689 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc (208,008 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc (34,354 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,000 Franc (32,588 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (173,340 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (138,672 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800 Franc (1,248 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (31,201 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc (36,371 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (34,668 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc (7,450,653 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (416 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc (21,630 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc (5,547 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (10,400 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,733 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc (2,188 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Franc (693 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc (1,602 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 353% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (1,387 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc (5,045 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc (12,701 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (6,934 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc (32,637 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc (3,678 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc (1,849 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc (987 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc (41,602 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc (208 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 529% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (34,668 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc (797 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 716 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria
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