Cost of living comparison
Gabon is 41.7% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.5% less in Gabon
- Groceries
-
pay 34.3% more in Gabon
- Transportation
-
pay 2.5 times more in Gabon
- Housing
-
pay 23.4% less in Gabon
- Childcare
-
pay 2.3 times more in Gabon
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 9.5% less in Gabon
- Clothing
-
pay 25.1% more in Gabon
The cost of transportation, childcare, groceries, and clothing in Gabon are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Gabon. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Gabon.
If you lived in Gabon instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 12.5% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$16.34
FCFA9,779
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$12.25
FCFA7,334
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.23
FCFA733
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.31
FCFA782
|
|
pay 34.3% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.42
FCFA848
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.40
FCFA2,037
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$9.78
FCFA5,853
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.39
FCFA2,029
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.11
FCFA1,863
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.43
FCFA858
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.16
FCFA695
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.43
FCFA858
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.94
FCFA562
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.04
FCFA621
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.11
FCFA665
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$3.89
FCFA2,328
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$44.93
FCFA26,893
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$27,776.16
FCFA16,624,556
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$6.82
FCFA4,083
|
|
pay 23.4% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$68.08
FCFA40,746
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$844.18
FCFA505,256
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$490.17
FCFA293,375
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$83.30
FCFA49,854
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$118.46
FCFA70,899
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$5,310.15
FCFA3,178,224
|
|
pay 9.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$0.98
FCFA587
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$4.25
FCFA2,543
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.45
FCFA1,467
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$57.19
FCFA34,227
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$4.50
FCFA2,696
|
|
pay 25.1% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Gabon
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$65.36
FCFA39,117
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$73.53
FCFA44,006
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$44.93
FCFA26,893
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$71.89
FCFA43,028
|
|
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