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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Gabon
Spending runs from FCFA 42,000 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 310,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
FCFA 109,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
FCFA 42,000richest 20%
FCFA 310,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Gabon in numbers
The richest fifth spends 7.4× the poorest
Spending runs from FCFA 42,000 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 310,000 in the richest, which is #47 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Gabon compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Gabon against other countries
Cheaper than 53% of countries
Where Gabon sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs FCFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs FCFA 556,000 here.
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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Cost of living in Gabon
FCFA 42,000/mo
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Take-home
FCFA 102,000
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FCFA 59,600
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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 standard of living in Gabon?
By spending, Gabon ranks #125 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about FCFA 109,000 a month, the poorest 20% about FCFA 42,000 and the richest 20% about FCFA 310,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Gabon?
Gabon uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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