Cost of living in Gabon compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 240% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,539) | руб 397 | + 791% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,948 Franc (руб 1,125) | руб 285 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,891 Franc (руб 268) | руб 143 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 916 Franc (руб 130) | руб 66 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc (руб 309) | руб 89 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc (руб 189) | руб 129 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc (руб 558) | руб 344 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc (руб 295) | руб 109 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc (руб 272) | руб 35 | + 674% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc (руб 75) | руб 66 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc (руб 575) | руб 592 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc (руб 129) | руб 110 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 29 | - | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 130% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc (руб 140,253) | руб 68,344 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc (руб 86,009) | руб 38,456 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc (руб 11,210) | руб 6,392 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc (руб 75,108) | руб 32,034 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (руб 28,312) | руб 22,108 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc (руб 5,157) | руб 4,038 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc (руб 5,646) | руб 468 | + 1107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc (руб 25,684) | руб 25,223 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc (руб 9,991) | руб 6,505 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc (руб 570) | руб 416 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (руб 708) | руб 926 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc (руб 4,773) | руб 4,620 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc (руб 2,447) | руб 2,592 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc (руб 4,570) | руб 5,570 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc (руб 7,252) | руб 6,801 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 103% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc (руб 1,981,861) | руб 1,237,120 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc (руб 90) | руб 47 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,247) | руб 1,545 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc (руб 411) | руб 476 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc (руб 495) | руб 514 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc (руб 2,447) | руб 1,282 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 311 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (руб 177) | руб 183 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc (руб 201) | руб 213 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 80 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc (руб 177) | руб 99 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (руб 708) | руб 570 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,699) | руб 1,449 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,416) | руб 575 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,247) | руб 5,967 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,123) | руб 3,419 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (руб 425) | руб 387 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 283) | руб 168 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (руб 85) | руб 223 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Franc (руб 28,312) | руб 38,001 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (руб 17) | руб 7 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,539) | руб 3,491 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 160 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,084 prices entered by 722 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 109% more expensive than in Russia
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