Cost of Living in Gabon
Summary of cost of living in Gabon:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,896.3 (2,201,650.0 CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,038.5 (586,802.4 CFA), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Gabon is, on average, 13.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Gabon is, on average, 42.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10,000.00 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 40,000.00 CFA | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9,000.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 600.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,100.00 CFA | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,500.00 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 833.33 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,733.33 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 633.03 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1,028.14 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3,100.00 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,721.56 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,267.96 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6,803.89 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 793.79 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1,020.58 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 907.19 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 907.19 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 793.79 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1,133.98 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1,250.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 950.00 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6,700.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 550.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 750.00 CFA | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,500.00 CFA | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 CFA | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27,500.00 CFA | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 750.00 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 682.03 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10,000.00 CFA | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 630.00 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 17,000,000.00 CFA | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 13,000,000.00 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 50,000.00 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20,000.00 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 37,500.00 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37,500.00 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15,000.00 CFA | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,542.77 CFA | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 100,000.00 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,250,000.00 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 50,000.00 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 25,000.00 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 30,000.00 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 60,000.00 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 600,000.00 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 250,000.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,216,666.67 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 500,000.00 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 191,608.07 CFA | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 148,542.73 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 253,333.33 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.50 | |
Prices in Gabon
This country had 30 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Last update: 20 May 2026
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