Cost of living in Gabon compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gabon | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc (руб 1,694) | руб 494 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc (руб 1,248) | руб 393 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (руб 784) | руб 185 | + 325% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (руб 197) | руб 84 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc (руб 338) | руб 116 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (руб 210) | руб 183 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (руб 618) | руб 440 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc (руб 360) | руб 107 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (руб 301) | руб 45 | + 574% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc (руб 166) | руб 74 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (руб 636) | руб 664 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc (руб 360) | руб 145 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 42 | - | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 287% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gabon | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc (руб 389,972) | руб 85,376 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc (руб 270,560) | руб 50,898 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (руб 12,409) | руб 8,096 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (руб 83,141) | руб 41,842 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (руб 156,702) | руб 26,118 | + 500% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (руб 5,708) | руб 4,479 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (руб 7,835) | руб 543 | + 1342% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (руб 78,351) | руб 23,795 | + 229% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (руб 11,059) | руб 8,935 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (руб 631) | руб 566 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 964 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gabon | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (руб 9,402) | руб 5,185 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc (руб 4,293) | руб 3,266 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (руб 9,402) | руб 7,827 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (руб 8,027) | руб 9,868 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gabon | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (руб 2,193,828) | руб 2,607,530 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (руб 91) | руб 51 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,701) | руб 2,300 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gabon | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (руб 454) | руб 535 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (руб 548) | руб 657 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (руб 2,709) | руб 1,945 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 439 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (руб 196) | руб 244 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (руб 784) | руб 294 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 157) | руб 113 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (руб 313) | руб 153 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,351) | руб 882 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gabon | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc (руб 5,336) | руб 1,818 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,567) | руб 682 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,701) | руб 7,843 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,351) | руб 4,017 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (руб 1,254) | руб 484 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (руб 627) | руб 205 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (руб 94) | руб 244 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc (руб 22,084) | руб 72,129 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (руб 19) | руб 2.76 | + 580% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,918) | руб 3,641 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 199 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,234 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 126% more expensive than in Russia
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