Cost of living in Gabon compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,072 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,649 Franc ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,527 Franc ($2.59) | $4.32 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 917 Franc ($1.55) | $0.88 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,235 Franc ($3.79) | $2.98 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $4.01 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $6 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,434 Franc ($2.43) | $3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc ($1.35) | $1.77 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc ($1.12) | $3.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,297 Franc ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.54) | $1.94 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc ($0.51) | $2.04 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 838,276 Franc ($1,420) | $2,266 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 571,871 Franc ($969) | $1,626 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,891 Franc ($96) | $177 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 508,970 Franc ($862) | $1,625 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300,000 Franc ($508) | $1,155 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,547 Franc ($84) | $109 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc ($42) | $47 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc ($423) | $298 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc ($339) | $118 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc ($76) | $45 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,456 Franc ($89) | $86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc ($85) | $112 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,745,700 Franc ($18,200) | $22,992 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 658 Franc ($1.11) | $0.75 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,195 Franc ($53) | $81 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $7 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $110 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc ($4.23) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,156 Franc ($5.35) | $3.55 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.23) | $5.08 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,310 Franc ($3.91) | $3.57 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $1.83 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,276 Franc ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,318 Franc ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,071 Franc ($80) | $74 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,305 Franc ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,667 Franc ($4.52) | $4.82 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,424 Franc ($2.41) | $5.79 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 60,000 Franc ($102) | $395 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 Franc ($0.51) | $0.19 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc ($85) | $52 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,150 Franc ($1.95) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,108 prices entered by 5,517 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 21% cheaper than in United States
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