Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (13,561 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 540% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (9,988 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (6,272 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (1,580 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (2,710 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (1,677 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (4,947 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (2,882 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (2,412 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (1,330 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (5,094 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (2,885 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 678 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 199% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (3,121,920 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (2,165,970 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 848% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (99,343 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (665,589 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (1,254,478 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (45,698 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (62,724 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (627,239 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (88,535 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (5,051 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (75,269 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 486% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (34,364 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (75,269 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (64,264 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 41% 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 (17,562,698 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (728 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (37,634 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (3,638 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (4,391 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (21,684 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,431 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (1,568 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (6,272 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (1,254 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (2,509 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (18,817 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 963% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (42,716 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (12,545 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (37,634 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (18,817 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (10,036 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (5,018 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (753 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (176,797 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (151 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (31,362 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,413 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 359 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria
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