Cost of living in Gabon compared to United States
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 54% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc ($46) | $15 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,948 Franc ($15) | $8 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,891 Franc ($3.49) | $4.27 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 916 Franc ($1.69) | $0.88 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,186 Franc ($4.04) | $2.89 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc ($2.47) | $4.17 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,086 Franc ($3.85) | $3.46 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc ($3.55) | $1.76 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 533 Franc ($0.98) | $3.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 911 Franc ($1.68) | $1.99 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.20 | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 990,760 Franc ($1,830) | $2,202 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 607,571 Franc ($1,122) | $1,580 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc ($146) | $179 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530,570 Franc ($980) | $1,539 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc ($369) | $1,144 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc ($67) | $114 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,882 Franc ($74) | $52 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 181,432 Franc ($335) | $272 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc ($130) | $128 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,714 Franc ($62) | $47 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,286 Franc ($32) | $42 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,286 Franc ($60) | $86 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc ($95) | $107 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Gabon is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,000,000 Franc ($25,858) | $23,610 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 634 Franc ($1.17) | $0.67 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $73 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc ($5.36) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc ($6) | $17 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc ($32) | $111 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc ($2.31) | $3.47 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,416 Franc ($2.62) | $4.88 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $3.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,250 Franc ($2.31) | $1.82 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $22 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,000 Franc ($22) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $199 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($28) | $78 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc ($5.54) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.69) | $4.93 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($1.11) | $5.64 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc ($260) | $425 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.22) | $0.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc ($46) | $49 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.85) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,257 prices entered by 4,153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 9% cheaper than in United States
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