Cost of living in Gabon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (₨5,597) | ₨851 | + 558% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (₨3,713) | ₨952 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨2,332) | ₨348 | + 569% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨560) | ₨169 | + 230% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (₨1,007) | ₨282 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (₨624) | ₨250 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (₨1,839) | ₨1,139 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨933) | ₨290 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (₨897) | ₨122 | + 632% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (₨495) | ₨549 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (₨1,894) | ₨2,784 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (₨1,073) | ₨289 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨191 | - | |
| Housing | + 588% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 588% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc (₨1,632,329) | ₨115,670 | + 1311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc (₨1,165,949) | ₨70,950 | + 1543% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (₨36,933) | ₨25,995 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (₨247,447) | ₨59,502 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨466,380) | ₨50,821 | + 818% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (₨16,989) | ₨20,152 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (₨23,319) | ₨2,097 | + 1012% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (₨233,190) | ₨71,636 | + 226% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (₨32,915) | ₨23,262 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (₨1,878) | ₨1,718 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 283% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 283% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨27,983) | ₨3,426 | + 717% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc (₨23,319) | ₨6,254 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨27,983) | ₨13,199 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (₨23,891) | ₨8,569 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 91% 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 (₨6,529,315) | ₨4,456,060 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (₨296) | ₨270 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨13,991) | ₨4,626 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (₨1,353) | ₨1,015 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,632) | ₨1,391 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (₨8,062) | ₨3,667 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (₨583) | ₨922 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,332) | ₨736 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨249 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨933) | ₨242 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (₨6,996) | ₨860 | + 714% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gabon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc (₨18,655) | ₨3,545 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨4,664) | ₨2,089 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (₨13,991) | ₨2,959 | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨6,996) | ₨7,109 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (₨1,399) | ₨880 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (₨1,866) | ₨669 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨280) | ₨1,106 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (₨65,728) | ₨119,622 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨56) | ₨3.79 | + 1375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (₨11,659) | ₨3,764 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 233% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,764 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan
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