Cost of living in Gabon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (30,143 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 602% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (22,200 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (13,942 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 500% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (3,512 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (6,023 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (3,728 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (10,996 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (6,406 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (5,362 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (2,957 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (11,323 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (6,413 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 542% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,174 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 313% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (6,939,249 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 1088% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (4,814,410 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 1059% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (220,816 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (836,518 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 230,250 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (101,576 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (139,420 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 787% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (1,394,196 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 458% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (196,791 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (11,228 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 326% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 326% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (167,304 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 1177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (76,382 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (167,304 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (142,842 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 192% 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 (39,037,491 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 787% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (1,617 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (83,652 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 213% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (8,086 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (9,759 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (48,199 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,192 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (3,485 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (13,942 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 436% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2,788 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (5,577 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 420% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (41,826 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1649% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gabon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (94,947 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (27,884 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (83,652 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 634% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (41,826 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (22,307 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (11,154 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (1,673 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (392,976 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (335 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (69,710 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 424% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 222% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 334 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 222% more expensive than in Nigeria
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