Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Gabon Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Gabon

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 21.8% more expensive than Gabon without rent, and 69.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 10.7% more expensive than Gabon without rent, and 48.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Gabon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$17.93 FCFA 10.2K
13.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$78.5 FCFA 44.4K
-5.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$13.29 FCFA 7,522
-13.54%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$6.05 FCFA 3,424
-15.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$1.51 FCFA 853
68.21%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$1.43 FCFA 812
47.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.08 FCFA 613
463.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.64 FCFA 929
332.93%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Gabon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$3.04 FCFA 1,723
-64.47%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$1.46 FCFA 825
153.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$4.33 FCFA 2,452
7.39%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$5.63 FCFA 3,188
-25.22%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$9.42 FCFA 5,333
35.35%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$8.97 FCFA 5,080
36.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$26.17 FCFA 14.8K
-38.56%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$4.29 FCFA 2,428
26.11%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$4.31 FCFA 2,440
-59.86%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$3.47 FCFA 1,964
25.94%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$3.5 FCFA 1,982
41.14%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$3.43 FCFA 1,944
-16.03%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$3.5 FCFA 1,982
-12.29%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$3.51 FCFA 1,989
-35.90%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.99 FCFA 1,124
11.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$2.73 FCFA 1,543
269.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$10.2 FCFA 5,772
44.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.91 FCFA 512
109.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.71 FCFA 970
107.02%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Gabon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.92 FCFA 520
178.26%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$47.92 FCFA 27.1K
33.24%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$1.29 FCFA 733
195.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.72 FCFA 408
145.83%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$17.47 FCFA 9,889
74.01%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.04 FCFA 586
-9.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$29.7K FCFA 16.8M
1.02%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$23.3K FCFA 13.2M
10.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Gabon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$88.6 FCFA 50.2K
135.50%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$35.99 FCFA 20.4K
60.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$70.5 FCFA 39.9K
0.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Gabon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$65.4 FCFA 37K
-29.85%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$26.73 FCFA 15.1K
-16.76%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$4.44 FCFA 2,513
218.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Gabon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$179 FCFA 101.5K
665.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$5,700 FCFA 3.2M
292.22%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Gabon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$87.4 FCFA 49.5K
-41.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$44.18 FCFA 25K
-5.02%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$52.3 FCFA 29.6K
68.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$105 FCFA 59.5K
6.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Gabon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$1,128 FCFA 638.4K
53.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$521 FCFA 294.9K
177.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$2,685 FCFA 1.5M
6.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$1,028 FCFA 581.8K
130.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$2,817 FCFA 1.6M
-5.33%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Gabon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$448 FCFA 253.5K
862.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
10
-34.90%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Gabon: October 28, 2025

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