Cost of living in Gabon compared to United States
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $19 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc ($13) | $10 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $5.76 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc ($1.96) | $1.08 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc ($3.53) | $4.94 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc ($2.18) | $4.68 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc ($3.27) | $4.67 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc ($3.14) | $2.49 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc ($1.73) | $3.11 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc ($3.76) | $2.77 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.98 | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,500,000 Franc ($5,718) | $2,824 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500,000 Franc ($4,084) | $2,138 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc ($129) | $220 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc ($867) | $1,886 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc ($1,634) | $1,441 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc ($60) | $146 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc ($82) | $64 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc ($817) | $295 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc ($115) | $133 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 57% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc ($98) | $54 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Franc ($82) | $45 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($98) | $93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc ($84) | $119 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc ($22,872) | $27,943 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc ($1.04) | $1.05 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $79 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc ($4.74) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc ($5.72) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc ($28) | $140 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc ($2.04) | $4.80 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.63) | $4.72 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.27) | $2.25 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $27 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $55 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $28 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $203 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $89 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc ($4.90) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $5.21 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($0.98) | $6 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc ($230) | $556 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.20) | $0.21 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc ($41) | $54 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,793 prices entered by 2,800 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 4% cheaper than in United States
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