Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Libreville | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 (12,666 Franc) | 14,790 Franc | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 (5,982 Franc) | 5,600 Franc | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 (2,168 Franc) | 1,662 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $305 (773 Franc) | 944 Franc | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $947 (2,403 Franc) | 1,742 Franc | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $659 (1,672 Franc) | 1,845 Franc | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,286 (3,262 Franc) | 6,456 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $751 (1,907 Franc) | 2,138 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $273 (693 Franc) | 1,731 Franc | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 (1,085 Franc) | 636 Franc | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 (4,313 Franc) | 7,057 Franc | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 (1,427 Franc) | 1,394 Franc | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 (590 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Libreville | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 (518,531 Franc) | 1,386,030 Franc | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 (309,427 Franc) | 820,709 Franc | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 (35,711 Franc) | 118,132 Franc | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,944 (413,489 Franc) | 686,249 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $101,346 (257,177 Franc) | 582,133 Franc | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 (17,497 Franc) | 83,827 Franc | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,179 (13,142 Franc) | 40,175 Franc | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 (283,508 Franc) | 462,945 Franc | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 (135,875 Franc) | 142,181 Franc | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 (7,121 Franc) | 5,296 Franc | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 (3,711 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Libreville | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 (57,736 Franc) | 67,163 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,702 (29,695 Franc) | 48,417 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 (104,480 Franc) | 65,548 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 (109,608 Franc) | 49,561 Franc | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Libreville | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 (20,162,550 Franc) | 16,637,200 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $228 (579 Franc) | 622 Franc | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 (6,156 Franc) | 40,521 Franc | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,093 (5,312 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Libreville | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,147 (2,910 Franc) | 6,692 Franc | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 (4,625 Franc) | 4,372 Franc | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 (13,336 Franc) | 15,751 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (3,051 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,109 (2,814 Franc) | 2,526 Franc | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 (3,000 Franc) | 2,529 Franc | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 (1,573 Franc) | 2,419 Franc | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 (1,910 Franc) | 1,487 Franc | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 (5,379 Franc) | 6,063 Franc | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Libreville | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,943 (17,619 Franc) | 20,414 Franc | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 (8,762 Franc) | 8,834 Franc | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 (30,971 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 (19,016 Franc) | 41,177 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 (4,870 Franc) | 6,215 Franc | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 (2,577 Franc) | 3,168 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 (2,308 Franc) | 1,321 Franc | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 (848,071 Franc) | 104,480 Franc | + 712% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (115 Franc) | 260 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 (24,374 Franc) | 44,067 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 (2,492 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 149% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,101 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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