Cost of living in Gabon compared to United States
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,901 Franc ($54) | $17 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc ($13) | $9 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,425 Franc ($2.28) | $5.07 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 912 Franc ($1.46) | $0.99 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc ($3.50) | $3.33 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc ($2.14) | $4.43 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc ($3.34) | $3.93 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc ($3.08) | $1.92 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc ($0.85) | $3.30 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc ($1.46) | $2.26 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.47 | - | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc ($1,589) | $2,508 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc ($974) | $1,960 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc ($127) | $206 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc ($851) | $1,778 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc ($321) | $1,342 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc ($58) | $139 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc ($64) | $56 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc ($291) | $300 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc ($113) | $135 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $27 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc ($54) | $51 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc ($28) | $46 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc ($52) | $92 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc ($82) | $120 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 28% 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 ($22,447) | $25,474 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc ($1.02) | $1.06 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $77 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc ($4.65) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc ($5.61) | $19 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc ($28) | $125 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc ($2.00) | $4.17 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc ($2.27) | $5.50 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $4.18 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc ($2.00) | $2.05 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc ($19) | $49 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $196 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $83 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc ($4.81) | $13 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $5.19 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($0.96) | $6 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc ($226) | $499 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.19) | $0.17 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,161 prices entered by 2,613 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 26% cheaper than in United States
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