MigrantoCost of living in Gabon
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
FCFA 109,000
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
FCFA 42,000richest 20%
FCFA 310,000
Gabon's cost of living rides on oil. The money from it moves through a small economy that imports much of what it uses, so the price of everyday things carries the cost of shipping them in, and life in Libreville runs dearer than the country's size would suggest. Between a comfortable life and a lean one there's a real gap — what your money stretches to depends a good deal on where you sit.
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Cost of living in Gabon
FCFA 42,000/mo
vs FCFA 454,000 in your country
Take-home
FCFA 102,000
vs FCFA 681,000 in your country
Potential savings
FCFA 59,600
more than in your country
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How living costs in Gabon compare
Set against the rest of Africa, Gabon lands on the pricier side, with oil revenue keeping local prices up where other economies stay cheaper. Look wider, though, and it still undercuts most of the world — what reads as expensive here would feel modest almost anywhere richer.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Gabon?
A typical person in Gabon spends about FCFA 109,000 a month — around FCFA 1,310,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Gabon in US dollars?
The cost of living in Gabon is about $193 a month, or roughly $2,316 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Gabon?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about FCFA 42,000 a month per person, a typical one around FCFA 109,000, and a comfortable life around FCFA 160,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Gabon an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Gabon is more expensive than 33% of countries worldwide and ranks 10th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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