Cost of Living Comparison Between Gabon and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Gabon and China

😐 Solo nomad: Gabon is 126.2% more expensive than China without rent, and 112.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Gabon is 122% more expensive than China without rent, and 114.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Gabon
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.58 FCFA 9,926
$2.82 ¥19.53
523.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.6 FCFA 45.0K
$23.62 ¥163
237.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$13.37 FCFA 7,550
$4.97 ¥34.40
169.01%
Cappuccino
$6.29 FCFA 3,554
$3.14 ¥21.70
100.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.50 FCFA 849
$0.44 ¥3.07
240.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.44 FCFA 813
$0.27 ¥1.84
433.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.08 FCFA 613
$0.93 ¥6.41
16.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 FCFA 974
$2.08 ¥14.39
-16.83%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Gabon
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.95 FCFA 1,665
$1.84 ¥12.71
60.33%
White Bread (500g)
$1.52 FCFA 856
$1.62 ¥11.18
-6.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.38 FCFA 2,473
$0.96 ¥6.63
356.25%
Eggs
$5.34 FCFA 3,017
$1.56 ¥10.78
242.31%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.44 FCFA 5,334
$13.18 ¥91.2
-28.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.72 FCFA 4,922
$3.21 ¥22.18
171.65%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$26.67 FCFA 15.1K
$10.89 ¥75.4
144.90%
Apples (1kg)
$4.51 FCFA 2,548
$1.77 ¥12.22
154.80%
Banana (1kg)
$4.42 FCFA 2,498
$1.25 ¥8.65
253.60%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.49 FCFA 1,970
$1.52 ¥10.54
129.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.46 FCFA 1,952
$1.15 ¥7.96
200.87%
Potato (1kg)
$3.45 FCFA 1,949
$0.76 ¥5.28
353.95%
Onion (1kg)
$3.46 FCFA 1,957
$0.89 ¥6.15
288.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.46 FCFA 1,951
$0.61 ¥4.25
467.21%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.00 FCFA 1,128
$0.54 ¥3.72
270.37%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.59 FCFA 1,461
$3.38 ¥23.36
-23.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.56 FCFA 5,966
$11.67 ¥80.7
-9.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.90 FCFA 507
$0.78 ¥5.40
15.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 FCFA 977
$1.67 ¥11.55
3.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Gabon
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 FCFA 521
$0.43 ¥2.98
113.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$47.84 FCFA 27.0K
$20.93 ¥145
128.57%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 FCFA 753
$1.41 ¥9.75
-5.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.74 FCFA 418
$0.35 ¥2.45
111.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.86 FCFA 10.1K
$6.48 ¥44.84
175.62%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 FCFA 616
$1.16 ¥8.05
-6.03%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K FCFA 16.8M
$19.3K ¥133.3K
54.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.7K FCFA 12.8M
$17.0K ¥117.5K
33.89%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Gabon
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$89.2 FCFA 50.4K
$51.3 ¥355
73.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$35.60 FCFA 20.1K
$9.84 ¥68.1
261.79%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 FCFA 40.4K
$11.49 ¥79.5
521.85%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Gabon
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$66.9 FCFA 37.8K
$40.28 ¥279
66.14%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.95 FCFA 14.7K
$14.78 ¥102
75.58%
Cinema Ticket
$4.56 FCFA 2,575
$6.41 ¥44.37
-28.86%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Gabon
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$173 FCFA 97.9K
$403 ¥2,791
-57.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,636 FCFA 3.2M
$17.9K ¥123.6K
-68.46%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Gabon
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$88.8 FCFA 50.1K
$45.91 ¥318
93.38%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$43.52 FCFA 24.6K
$32.39 ¥224
34.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$53.8 FCFA 30.4K
$71.2 ¥493
-24.49%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 FCFA 60.8K
$74.0 ¥512
45.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Gabon
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,158 FCFA 653.9K
$436 ¥3,017
165.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$539 FCFA 304.4K
$254 ¥1,755
112.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,606 FCFA 1.5M
$900 ¥6,228
189.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$999 FCFA 564.1K
$548 ¥3,792
82.29%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$5,140 ¥35.6K
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,804 FCFA 1.6M
$2,676 ¥18.5K
4.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Gabon
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$443 FCFA 250.3K
$1,024 ¥7,089
-56.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10
4.06
146.31%

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Last update for Gabon: February 28, 2026

Last update for China: March 3, 2026

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