Travel budget and cost of living in Gabon how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Gabon
Gabon: calculate your travel budget
Gabon: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gabon for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 17 per person
- $ 1.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 500* (274190 F CFA)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 190 for 2 ppl.
- $ 37 per person
- $ 10.5 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 4213* (2312940 F CFA)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 190 for 2 ppl.
- $ 63 per person
- $ 29 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 5696* (3127698 F CFA)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Gabon in 2021
Cost of living: Gabon VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Gabon in 2021 is 10% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Gabon by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Gabon compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Gabon | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Libreville | 5% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Libreville |
Local prices in Gabon by expense type
Gabon: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gabon costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 4.5 to $ 20)
($ 4.5 to $ 20)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 23 to $ 47)
($ 23 to $ 47)
59% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 15)
($ 12 to $ 15)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 2.7)
($ 1 to $ 2.7)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Gabon: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gabon is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
3-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 104 to $ 193)
($ 104 to $ 193)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 236/night
($ 174 to $ 323)
($ 174 to $ 323)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262Room with kitchen
$ 186/month
($ 173 to $ 205)
($ 173 to $ 205)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 256/month
($ 226 to $ 294)
($ 226 to $ 294)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Family room
$ 348/month
($ 261 to $ 422)
($ 261 to $ 422)
100% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Gabon: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Gabon costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
140% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.4)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Cheese
$ 10.3/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 20)
($ 3.7 to $ 20)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 12 to $ 17)
($ 12 to $ 17)
59% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Oranges
$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 11)
($ 2.7 to $ 11)
47% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.2)
($ 1 to $ 3.2)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Salad
$ 1.3/salad
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1 to $ 1.3)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Joint of beef
$ 3.7/kg
( $ 3.7)
( $ 3.7)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Gabon: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Gabon costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bus pass
$ 55/month
( $ 55)
( $ 55)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)
97% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 1 to $ 1)
($ 1 to $ 1)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 131)
($ 34 to $ 131)
46% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Gabon: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Gabon is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 67/month
($ 38 to $ 93)
($ 38 to $ 93)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162Mobile phone
$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
64% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 75/month
($ 47 to $ 165)
($ 47 to $ 165)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65Studio flat (city centre)
$ 1868/month
($ 1185 to $ 2733)
($ 1185 to $ 2733)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 1094/month
($ 729 to $ 1823)
($ 729 to $ 1823)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069Flat (centre)
$ 5769/month
($ 3644 to $ 9109)
($ 3644 to $ 9109)
172% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126Flat (suburbs)
$ 3280/month
($ 2187 to $ 5466)
($ 2187 to $ 5466)
94% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698Gym
$ 85/month
($ 65 to $ 93)
($ 65 to $ 93)
128% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Private nursery
$ 193/month
($ 55 to $ 457)
($ 55 to $ 457)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924Private primary school
$ 11842/yr
($ 5466 to $ 18216)
($ 5466 to $ 18216)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684Gabon: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Gabon costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 13)
($ 9.1 to $ 13)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 20 to $ 20)
($ 20 to $ 20)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Gabon: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Gabon is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 98
($ 20 to $ 274)
($ 20 to $ 274)
122% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 67
($ 28 to $ 128)
($ 28 to $ 128)
87% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Trainers
$ 83
($ 47 to $ 183)
($ 47 to $ 183)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76Leather shoes
$ 95
($ 55 to $ 146)
($ 55 to $ 146)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95Plane ticket budget
London → Libreville
$ 938
(fair price: $ 765)
(fair price: $ 765)
About the information on the cost of living in Gabon
The information about the cost of living in Gabon shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Gabon updated on 19-01-2021.