Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is about the same as in Libreville (Gabon)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Edmonton (Canada) is about the same as in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Edmonton | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (11,494 Franc) | 14,790 Franc | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (5,687 Franc) | 5,600 Franc | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (3,503 Franc) | 1,662 Franc | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.66 (1,220 Franc) | 944 Franc | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.94 (2,263 Franc) | 1,742 Franc | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.11 (2,342 Franc) | 1,845 Franc | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (4,010 Franc) | 6,456 Franc | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.19 (2,378 Franc) | 2,138 Franc | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.62 (1,200 Franc) | 1,731 Franc | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.02 (1,383 Franc) | 636 Franc | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (7,944 Franc) | 7,057 Franc | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.81 (1,286 Franc) | 1,394 Franc | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.94 (1,349 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 3% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Edmonton | Libreville | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,025 (928,065 Franc) | 1,386,030 Franc | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,608 (736,753 Franc) | 820,709 Franc | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$352 (161,296 Franc) | 118,132 Franc | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,341 (614,607 Franc) | 686,249 Franc | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,025 (469,670 Franc) | 582,133 Franc | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$179 (82,077 Franc) | 83,827 Franc | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$84 (38,406 Franc) | 40,175 Franc | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$416 (190,854 Franc) | 462,945 Franc | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 (77,169 Franc) | 142,181 Franc | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (5,967 Franc) | 5,296 Franc | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (11,973 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 139% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 50% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (32,837 Franc) | 67,163 Franc | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$43 (19,601 Franc) | 48,417 Franc | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$104 (47,760 Franc) | 65,548 Franc | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$133 (60,981 Franc) | 49,561 Franc | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,009 (13,294,716 Franc) | 16,637,200 Franc | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (732 Franc) | 622 Franc | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$101 (46,395 Franc) | 40,521 Franc | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (8,551 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (4,883 Franc) | 6,692 Franc | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (10,532 Franc) | 4,372 Franc | + 141% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (37,112 Franc) | 15,751 Franc | + 136% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (3,489 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.05 (2,316 Franc) | 2,526 Franc | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.77 (2,644 Franc) | 2,529 Franc | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.27 (1,957 Franc) | 2,419 Franc | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (1,234 Franc) | 1,487 Franc | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (13,163 Franc) | 6,063 Franc | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Edmonton | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (27,271 Franc) | 20,414 Franc | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (13,749 Franc) | 8,834 Franc | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$122 (55,848 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$100 (45,645 Franc) | 41,177 Franc | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (5,517 Franc) | 6,215 Franc | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (2,379 Franc) | 3,168 Franc | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (3,173 Franc) | 1,321 Franc | + 140% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$643 (294,699 Franc) | 104,480 Franc | + 182% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (160 Franc) | 260 Franc | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (28,322 Franc) | 44,067 Franc | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (7,893 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 689% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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