Cost of living in Libreville (Gabon) is 65% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Libreville (Gabon) is 83% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,790 Franc (1,526 MT) | 753 MT | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,600 Franc (578 MT) | 358 MT | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,662 Franc (172 MT) | 232 MT | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 944 Franc (97 MT) | 82 MT | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,742 Franc (180 MT) | 121 MT | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,845 Franc (190 MT) | 76 MT | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,456 Franc (666 MT) | 397 MT | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,138 Franc (221 MT) | 110 MT | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,731 Franc (179 MT) | 43 MT | + 313% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 636 Franc (66 MT) | 60 MT | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,057 Franc (728 MT) | 659 MT | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,394 Franc (144 MT) | 83 MT | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,395 Franc (144 MT) | 24 MT | + 500% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Libreville (Gabon) is 25% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,386,030 Franc (143,047 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 820,709 Franc (84,702 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 118,132 Franc (12,192 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 686,249 Franc (70,825 MT) | 64,925 MT | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 582,133 Franc (60,080 MT) | 31,438 MT | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,827 Franc (8,652 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,175 Franc (4,146 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 462,945 Franc (47,779 MT) | 28,780 MT | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 142,181 Franc (14,674 MT) | 7,427 MT | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,296 Franc (547 MT) | 346 MT | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (516 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Libreville (Gabon) is 84% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,163 Franc (6,932 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 48,417 Franc (4,997 MT) | 2,560 MT | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,548 Franc (6,765 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,561 Franc (5,115 MT) | 5,332 MT | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Libreville (Gabon) is 154% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,637,200 Franc (1,717,066 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 622 Franc (64 MT) | 74 MT | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,521 Franc (4,182 MT) | 885 MT | + 373% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 921 MT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Libreville (Gabon) is 33% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,692 Franc (691 MT) | 271 MT | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,372 Franc (451 MT) | 523 MT | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,751 Franc (1,626 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,400 Franc (248 MT) | 267 MT | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,526 Franc (261 MT) | 170 MT | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,529 Franc (261 MT) | 268 MT | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,419 Franc (250 MT) | 114 MT | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,487 Franc (153 MT) | 92 MT | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,063 Franc (626 MT) | 487 MT | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Libreville (Gabon) is 61% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Libreville | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,414 Franc (2,107 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,834 Franc (912 MT) | 600 MT | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Franc (3,096 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,177 Franc (4,250 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,215 Franc (641 MT) | 304 MT | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,168 Franc (327 MT) | 114 MT | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,321 Franc (136 MT) | 94 MT | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 104,480 Franc (10,783 MT) | 40,788 MT | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 260 Franc (27 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,067 Franc (4,548 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (103 MT) | 116 MT | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 34 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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