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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 2.2% more expensive than Gabon without rent, and 64.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 6.3% more expensive than Gabon without rent, and 42.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Gabon
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$17.58 FCFA 9,926
13.59%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$79.6 FCFA 45.0K
-6.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$13.37 FCFA 7,550
-14.73%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$6.29 FCFA 3,554
-14.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.50 FCFA 849
75.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$1.44 FCFA 813
43.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$1.08 FCFA 613
446.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$1.73 FCFA 974
305.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Gabon
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.95 FCFA 1,665
-63.05%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.52 FCFA 856
133.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$4.38 FCFA 2,473
7.99%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$5.34 FCFA 3,017
-19.48%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$9.44 FCFA 5,334
37.82%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$8.72 FCFA 4,922
40.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$26.67 FCFA 15.1K
-38.66%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$4.51 FCFA 2,548
15.52%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$4.42 FCFA 2,498
-61.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$3.49 FCFA 1,970
31.52%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$3.46 FCFA 1,952
43.64%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$3.45 FCFA 1,949
-13.62%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$3.46 FCFA 1,957
-12.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$3.46 FCFA 1,951
-34.68%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$2.00 FCFA 1,128
8.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$2.59 FCFA 1,461
279.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$10.56 FCFA 5,966
43.66%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.90 FCFA 507
112.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$1.73 FCFA 977
106.94%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Gabon
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.92 FCFA 521
170.65%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$47.84 FCFA 27.0K
38.19%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$1.33 FCFA 753
187.22%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.74 FCFA 418
140.54%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$17.86 FCFA 10.1K
65.06%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.09 FCFA 616
-16.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$29.7K FCFA 16.8M
-0.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$22.7K FCFA 12.8M
14.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Gabon
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$89.2 FCFA 50.4K
131.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$35.60 FCFA 20.1K
59.89%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$71.5 FCFA 40.4K
1.83%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Gabon
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$66.9 FCFA 37.8K
-32.41%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$25.95 FCFA 14.7K
-15.84%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$4.56 FCFA 2,575
202.41%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Gabon
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$173 FCFA 97.9K
681.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$5,636 FCFA 3.2M
300.14%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Gabon
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$88.8 FCFA 50.1K
-42.21%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$43.52 FCFA 24.6K
-2.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$53.8 FCFA 30.4K
64.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$108 FCFA 60.8K
6.84%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Gabon
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$1,158 FCFA 653.9K
52.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$539 FCFA 304.4K
165.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$2,606 FCFA 1.5M
8.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$999 FCFA 564.1K
136.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$2,804 FCFA 1.6M
-6.76%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Gabon
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$443 FCFA 250.3K
876.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
10
-34.90%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Gabon: February 28, 2026

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