Libreville travel budget

Libreville: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Libreville

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Libreville for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2117* (1181362 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 120 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 3194* (1783152 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 144 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 67 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 4569* (2550758 F CFA)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Libreville compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Libreville in 2025 is 25% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Libreville in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Libreville by expense type

Restaurant budget in Libreville

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Libreville is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 4.5 to $ 28)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 37 to $ 46)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 8.9 to $ 19)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 8.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Libreville

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Libreville is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 63 to $ 302)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 85 to $ 191)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 59 to $ 198)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 127 to $ 243)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 247/night
($ 215 to $ 299)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 149/month
($ 63 to $ 302)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 114/month
($ 62 to $ 192)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 178/month
($ 96 to $ 291)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 149/month
($ 63 to $ 302)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 374/month
($ 145 to $ 627)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Libreville

On average, the price of supermarket food in Libreville is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 5.4)

146% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 7.2)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 8.9)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 4.5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Libreville

On average, the price of transport in Libreville is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
( $ 0.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
( $ 0.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 129)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Libreville

On average, budget for leisure activities in Libreville is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.2/ticket
( $ 5.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 19 to $ 28)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Libreville

On average, shopping budget in Libreville is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 2.7)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 55 to $ 91)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 82
($ 46 to $ 118)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Libreville
London → Libreville
London → Libreville
$ 1113
(fair price: $ 875)
Montreal → Libreville
Montreal → Libreville
Montreal → Libreville
$ 1726
(fair price: $ 1477)
New York City → Libreville
New York City → Libreville
New York City → Libreville
$ 1440
(fair price: $ 1258)
Manchester → Libreville
Manchester → Libreville
Manchester → Libreville
$ 1183
(fair price: $ 945)
Dublin → Libreville
Dublin → Libreville
Dublin → Libreville
$ 1341
(fair price: $ 1174)
Los Angeles → Libreville
Los Angeles  → Libreville
Los Angeles  → Libreville
$ 1679
(fair price: $ 1485)

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About this information on the cost of living in Libreville

The information about the cost of living in Libreville shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Libreville was updated on 01-03-2025.

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