- Cost of Living
- Gabon
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gabon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,500 Franc ($20) | $14 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $4.54 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 963 Franc ($1.67) | $0.89 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,650 Franc ($2.86) | $3.17 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,750 Franc ($3.03) | $4.03 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $6 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,845 Franc ($3.19) | $3.34 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,750 Franc ($3.03) | $1.60 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc ($1.11) | $3.43 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,590 Franc ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc ($2.08) | $1.91 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 687 Franc ($1.19) | $2.13 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 0% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,600,000 Franc ($2,770) | $2,042 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc ($1,731) | $1,582 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $177 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 750,000 Franc ($1,298) | $1,584 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc ($866) | $1,129 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $121 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $48 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 375,000 Franc ($649) | $334 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($173) | $119 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,043 Franc ($5.27) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 938 Franc ($1.62) | $23 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 144% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Franc ($121) | $47 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc ($130) | $45 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,000 Franc ($128) | $85 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Franc ($20,776) | $22,348 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc ($1.13) | $0.77 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Franc ($87) | $85 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $7 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($35) | $112 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc ($4.33) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc ($5.46) | $3.50 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.33) | $5.13 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc ($4.00) | $3.47 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $1.85 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,333 Franc ($9) | $21 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc ($32) | $45 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $25 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Franc ($95) | $79 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc ($4.62) | $4.87 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc ($2.47) | $5.89 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 60,000 Franc ($104) | $425 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc ($87) | $54 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc ($1.99) | $8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,778 prices entered by 13,365 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gabon is about the same as in United States
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