Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Frankfurt am Main | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (9,210 Franc) | 14,790 Franc | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (5,663 Franc) | 5,600 Franc | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (3,391 Franc) | 1,662 Franc | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (785 Franc) | 944 Franc | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.15 (2,062 Franc) | 1,742 Franc | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (1,309 Franc) | 1,845 Franc | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,361 Franc) | 6,456 Franc | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (1,707 Franc) | 2,138 Franc | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (997 Franc) | 1,731 Franc | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (595 Franc) | 636 Franc | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (4,148 Franc) | 7,057 Franc | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (1,125 Franc) | 1,394 Franc | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.89 (1,239 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 11% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,017 (1,322,309 Franc) | 1,386,030 Franc | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,570 (1,028,773 Franc) | 820,709 Franc | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €232 (152,322 Franc) | 118,132 Franc | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,205 (789,599 Franc) | 686,249 Franc | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €867 (568,547 Franc) | 582,133 Franc | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €231 (151,704 Franc) | 83,827 Franc | + 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (22,547 Franc) | 40,175 Franc | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €456 (298,591 Franc) | 462,945 Franc | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (72,239 Franc) | 142,181 Franc | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,209 Franc) | 5,296 Franc | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (10,964 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 119% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 33% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (52,903 Franc) | 67,163 Franc | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (23,854 Franc) | 48,417 Franc | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (58,860 Franc) | 65,548 Franc | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (87,786 Franc) | 49,561 Franc | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 (16,778,439 Franc) | 16,637,200 Franc | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (1,322 Franc) | 622 Franc | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (61,162 Franc) | 40,521 Franc | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (13,092 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,070 Franc) | 6,692 Franc | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (5,386 Franc) | 4,372 Franc | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (33,068 Franc) | 15,751 Franc | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (2,549 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.61 (1,708 Franc) | 2,526 Franc | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (2,268 Franc) | 2,529 Franc | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (925 Franc) | 2,419 Franc | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (1,207 Franc) | 1,487 Franc | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (16,733 Franc) | 6,063 Franc | + 176% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Frankfurt am Main | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (28,021 Franc) | 20,414 Franc | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (16,141 Franc) | 8,834 Franc | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (61,975 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 107% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (41,897 Franc) | 41,177 Franc | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (8,080 Franc) | 6,215 Franc | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (2,126 Franc) | 3,168 Franc | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (2,657 Franc) | 1,321 Franc | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (316,259 Franc) | 104,480 Franc | + 203% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (66 Franc) | 260 Franc | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (29,323 Franc) | 44,067 Franc | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,821 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 382% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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