Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,901 Franc (22,591 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 553% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (5,305 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,425 Franc (950 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 912 Franc (608 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (1,456 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (891 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (2,628 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (1,390 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (1,281 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (355 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (2,706 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (607 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 528 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (660,217 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (404,870 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (52,771 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (353,558 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (133,275 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (24,275 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (26,576 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (120,902 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (47,030 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (2,683 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (3,332 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (22,466 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (11,519 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (21,514 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (34,137 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 77% 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 (9,329,244 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (423 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (19,991 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (1,932 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (2,332 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (11,519 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (833 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (944 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (666 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (833 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (3,332 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (7,996 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (6,664 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (19,991 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (9,996 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (1,999 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,333 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (400 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (93,914 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (80 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (16,659 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (666 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria
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