Cost of living in Gabon compared to United States
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gabon is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,810 Franc ($19) | $21 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,962 Franc ($14) | $12 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $5.90 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc ($2.22) | $1.09 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,160 Franc ($3.81) | $5.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,337 Franc ($2.36) | $4.83 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,944 Franc ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,297 Franc ($4.05) | $4.22 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,923 Franc ($3.39) | $2.29 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,061 Franc ($1.87) | $3.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,061 Franc ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,300 Franc ($4.06) | $2.97 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $3.03 | - | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Gabon is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,488,620 Franc ($4,391) | $3,077 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,726,590 Franc ($3,046) | $2,368 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,191 Franc ($140) | $237 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc ($529) | $2,237 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,636 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 36,428 Franc ($64) | $171 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc ($88) | $61 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc ($882) | $251 | + 252% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 70,575 Franc ($125) | $153 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,027 Franc ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Gabon is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc ($106) | $58 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,393 Franc ($48) | $50 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($106) | $105 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,227 Franc ($90) | $142 | - 36% | |
| 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 ($24,700) | $30,884 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc ($1.02) | $0.93 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc ($53) | $85 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Gabon is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,900 Franc ($5.12) | $10 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,500 Franc ($6) | $24 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,286 Franc ($30) | $168 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc ($2.21) | $5.27 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.76) | $5.09 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.53) | $2.41 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc ($26) | $31 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Gabon is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gabon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,051 Franc ($60) | $61 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $31 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc ($53) | $250 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($26) | $105 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $5.99 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($1.06) | $8 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 140,933 Franc ($249) | $464 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.21) | $0.52 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc ($44) | $72 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,713 prices entered by 1,776 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Gabon is 19% cheaper than in United States
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