Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon)
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Lisbon | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (7,969 Franc) | 14,790 Franc | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (5,027 Franc) | 5,600 Franc | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 (2,242 Franc) | 1,662 Franc | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (629 Franc) | 944 Franc | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.88 (1,889 Franc) | 1,742 Franc | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (1,439 Franc) | 1,845 Franc | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.31 (3,487 Franc) | 6,456 Franc | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (1,370 Franc) | 2,138 Franc | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (1,020 Franc) | 1,731 Franc | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (704 Franc) | 636 Franc | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.59 (3,672 Franc) | 7,057 Franc | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (1,481 Franc) | 1,394 Franc | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (597 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 57% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Lisbon | Libreville | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,502 (986,671 Franc) | 1,386,030 Franc | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €979 (643,256 Franc) | 820,709 Franc | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (117,795 Franc) | 118,132 Franc | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,125 (738,975 Franc) | 686,249 Franc | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €787 (516,674 Franc) | 582,133 Franc | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (133,511 Franc) | 83,827 Franc | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (23,444 Franc) | 40,175 Franc | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | €375 (246,144 Franc) | 462,945 Franc | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 (116,366 Franc) | 142,181 Franc | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (4,733 Franc) | 5,296 Franc | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (6,256 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (56,275 Franc) | 67,163 Franc | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (20,788 Franc) | 48,417 Franc | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (56,105 Franc) | 65,548 Franc | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (63,644 Franc) | 49,561 Franc | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,678 (18,179,301 Franc) | 16,637,200 Franc | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (1,202 Franc) | 622 Franc | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (25,964 Franc) | 40,521 Franc | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (7,491 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Lisbon | Libreville | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (3,298 Franc) | 6,692 Franc | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (5,321 Franc) | 4,372 Franc | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (51,806 Franc) | 15,751 Franc | + 229% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (2,318 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (2,612 Franc) | 2,526 Franc | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.58 (3,667 Franc) | 2,529 Franc | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 (2,054 Franc) | 2,419 Franc | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (1,459 Franc) | 1,487 Franc | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (11,166 Franc) | 6,063 Franc | + 84% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 14% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
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Lisbon | Libreville | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (24,036 Franc) | 20,414 Franc | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (9,487 Franc) | 8,834 Franc | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (23,886 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (33,404 Franc) | 41,177 Franc | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,403 Franc) | 6,215 Franc | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (2,347 Franc) | 3,168 Franc | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (1,152 Franc) | 1,321 Franc | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 (341,250 Franc) | 104,480 Franc | + 227% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (148 Franc) | 260 Franc | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (22,172 Franc) | 44,067 Franc | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 (3,426 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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