Cost of living in Gabon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (₨5,256) | ₨802 | + 555% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (₨3,871) | ₨1,160 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨2,431) | ₨585 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (₨612) | ₨228 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (₨1,050) | ₨313 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (₨650) | ₨158 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (₨1,917) | ₨879 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (₨1,117) | ₨266 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (₨935) | ₨103 | + 811% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (₨516) | ₨630 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (₨1,974) | ₨2,918 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (₨1,118) | ₨249 | + 349% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨146 | - | |
| Housing | + 330% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 330% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (₨1,210,019) | ₨93,306 | + 1197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (₨839,504) | ₨55,839 | + 1403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (₨38,504) | ₨20,080 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (₨145,866) | ₨79,128 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨39,248 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (₨17,712) | ₨16,807 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (₨24,311) | ₨2,605 | + 833% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (₨243,111) | ₨61,383 | + 296% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (₨34,315) | ₨29,384 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (₨1,958) | ₨1,214 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨29,173) | ₨4,498 | + 549% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (₨13,319) | ₨9,724 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨29,173) | ₨12,486 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (₨24,908) | ₨13,517 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (₨6,807,095) | ₨2,800,000 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨282) | ₨272 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨14,587) | ₨3,752 | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (₨1,410) | ₨230 | + 514% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,702) | ₨838 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (₨8,405) | ₨3,307 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (₨608) | ₨649 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,431) | ₨557 | + 336% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨486) | ₨396 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨972) | ₨217 | + 347% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (₨7,293) | ₨495 | + 1374% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 29% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (₨16,556) | ₨3,859 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨4,862) | ₨1,827 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨14,587) | ₨6,844 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨7,293) | ₨8,435 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (₨3,890) | ₨2,877 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (₨1,945) | ₨566 | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨292) | ₨965 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (₨68,525) | ₨149,999 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨58) | ₨255 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨12,156) | ₨5,305 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 772 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan
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