Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Athens | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (9,007 Franc) | 14,790 Franc | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (5,061 Franc) | 5,600 Franc | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (3,004 Franc) | 1,662 Franc | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.85 (1,212 Franc) | 944 Franc | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.97 (3,262 Franc) | 1,742 Franc | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (1,265 Franc) | 1,845 Franc | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,365 Franc) | 6,456 Franc | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (1,166 Franc) | 2,138 Franc | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (685 Franc) | 1,731 Franc | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (1,089 Franc) | 636 Franc | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (6,326 Franc) | 7,057 Franc | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (1,750 Franc) | 1,394 Franc | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (823 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 41% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 41% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,024 (671,944 Franc) | 1,386,030 Franc | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €720 (472,046 Franc) | 820,709 Franc | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (155,105 Franc) | 118,132 Franc | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €619 (406,087 Franc) | 686,249 Franc | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €394 (258,370 Franc) | 582,133 Franc | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (113,030 Franc) | 83,827 Franc | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (18,018 Franc) | 40,175 Franc | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (262,432 Franc) | 462,945 Franc | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (56,989 Franc) | 142,181 Franc | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (7,746 Franc) | 5,296 Franc | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (4,536 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 41% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (50,143 Franc) | 67,163 Franc | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (21,353 Franc) | 48,417 Franc | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (54,818 Franc) | 65,548 Franc | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (59,865 Franc) | 49,561 Franc | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (16,177,331 Franc) | 16,637,200 Franc | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (1,331 Franc) | 622 Franc | + 114% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (21,036 Franc) | 40,521 Franc | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (7,555 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (3,730 Franc) | 6,692 Franc | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (5,851 Franc) | 4,372 Franc | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (27,614 Franc) | 15,751 Franc | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (3,885 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (2,471 Franc) | 2,526 Franc | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (3,007 Franc) | 2,529 Franc | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.16 (2,076 Franc) | 2,419 Franc | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (1,596 Franc) | 1,487 Franc | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (8,385 Franc) | 6,063 Franc | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 15% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (24,170 Franc) | 20,414 Franc | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (10,623 Franc) | 8,834 Franc | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (26,968 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (34,645 Franc) | 41,177 Franc | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (7,741 Franc) | 6,215 Franc | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 (2,785 Franc) | 3,168 Franc | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 (2,881 Franc) | 1,321 Franc | + 118% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (383,993 Franc) | 104,480 Franc | + 268% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (302 Franc) | 260 Franc | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (26,021 Franc) | 44,067 Franc | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (3,395 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 240% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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