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Food | Price in CFA | |||
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12.50 XAF | ||||
7 XAF | ||||
8.50 XAF | ||||
38.75 XAF | ||||
8.50 XAF | ||||
25 XAF | ||||
7.50 XAF | ||||
48.95 XAF | ||||
0.95 XAF | ||||
9.50 XAF | ||||
12 XAF | ||||
18.50 XAF | ||||
8 XAF | ||||
10 XAF | ||||
20 XAF | ||||
2.00 XAF | ||||
5.50 XAF | ||||
8.50 XAF | ||||
25 XAF | ||||
Housing | ||||
165 XAF | ||||
145 XAF | ||||
58.50 XAF | ||||
105 XAF | ||||
200 XAF | ||||
200 XAF | ||||
120 XAF | ||||
2000 XAF | ||||
120 XAF | ||||
Personal Care | ||||
100 XAF | ||||
60 XAF | ||||
18 XAF | ||||
40 XAF | ||||
24.50 XAF | ||||
65 XAF | ||||
105 XAF | ||||
90 XAF | ||||
30 XAF | ||||
100 XAF | ||||
1000 XAF | ||||
3000 XAF | ||||
Entertainment | ||||
120 XAF | ||||
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120 XAF | |||
30 XAF | ||||
15 XAF | ||||
120 XAF | ||||
12.50 XAF | ||||
96.50 XAF | ||||
150 XAF | ||||
2000 XAF | ||||
200 XAF | ||||
500 XAF | ||||
Transportation | ||||
45 XAF | ||||
30 XAF | ||||
6.50 XAF | ||||
140 XAF | ||||
2300 XAF | ||||
Clothes | ||||
150 XAF | ||||
215 XAF | ||||
280 XAF | ||||
135.79 XAF | ||||
120 XAF | ||||
150 XAF |
The cost of living in Gabon, according to Living Cost is $561, which is 1.31 times less than the world average. Gabon is ranked 154th in the world cost of living. Gabon’s cost of living is 6.56% lower than in the United States.
Accommodation
An apartment in the city center in Gabon costs about XOF 866 666.67and a 1 bedroom apartment outside of the city center costs about XOF 466 666.67.
Shopping and Groceries
There are several shopping malls, supermarkets, and markets where travelers can shop in Gabon. Some of these include:
Transport –getting around in Gabon is relatively easy as there are several transport options to use. These are quite affordable.
Rental Cars- Hiring a car in Gabon is the best way to get around. Gabon has well maintained and paved roads and hiring and driving yourself would be ideal and provides a worthwhile experience.
Buses- busses are also a reliable way to get around in Gabon, especially over long distances, though they also cover shorter distances within cities.
Rail- there are trains available in Gabon that stop at key destinations. They provide convenience to travelers. There are trains between Owendo, and Franceville, and overnight trains between Libreville and Franceville. These make stops at Ndjole, Lope, Booue, Ivindo, Lastoursvile, and Moanda.
Taxis- there are plenty of taxis serving the urban centers of Gabon. Taxi fare varies from place to place and also depends on the distance. Taxis available are mostly shared taxis, and you have to ride with other passengers. Taxi companies include Carrefour IAI and Bombouchine.
Planes- Allegiance Gabon offers domestic flights from Libreville airport to areas including Franceville, Oyem, Port Gentil, Tchibanga, and also to Sao Tome if you intend to fly out.
Water taxis- ferries and boats are available and travel on the Ogooue River to Lambarene and along the Atlantic coast. They offer daily trips between Libreville and Port-Gentil, and port Gentil to Lambarene.
Bills and Utilities: Utilities in Gabon cost about XOF 36 666.67 per month, and Prepaid voice calls 1 min. cost XOF 120 per minute for local calls and unlimited ADSL or internet costs about XOF 30 600 per month.
Note: prices may vary depending on the service providers.