Cost of living comparison

Gabon

compared to

Panama

Panama vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Panama is 3.8% cheaper than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 42.2% less in Panama
Groceries: pay 15.3% less in Panama
Transportation: pay 11.8% less in Panama
Housing: pay 9.2% more in Panama
Childcare: pay 2.0 times more in Panama
Entertainment and Sports: pay 16.6% more in Panama
Clothing: pay 14.3% less in Panama

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing in Panama are more expensive than in Gabon. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, clothing, and transportation are lower in Panama. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Panama.

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Panama vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Panama instead of Gabon, you would:

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pay 42.2% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Panama
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.07 FCFA9,966	$8.20 PAB8.20	-52.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.36 FCFA8,969	$8.90 PAB8.90	-42.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.71 FCFA997	$1.41 PAB1.41	-17.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.42 FCFA830	$1.30 PAB1.30	-8.3%
Average			-42.2%

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pay 15.3% less for groceries

	Gabon	Panama
Bread 1 loaf	$1.19 FCFA696	$2.28 PAB2.28	+91.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.12 FCFA2,990	$6.18 PAB6.18	+20.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.92 FCFA7,545	$7.09 PAB7.09	-45.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.32 FCFA2,525	$2.56 PAB2.56	-40.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 FCFA2,260	$3.42 PAB3.42	-11.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$1.86 PAB1.86	+37.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.59 PAB0.59	-66.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$1.76 PAB1.76	+1.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.55 FCFA904	$1.67 PAB1.67	+8.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$1.09 PAB1.09	-19.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.94 FCFA1,130	$1.14 PAB1.14	-41.0%
Average			-15.3%

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pay 11.8% less for transportation

	Gabon	Panama
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.01 FCFA2,344	$4.34 PAB4.34	+8.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.94 FCFA27,407	$23.00 PAB23.00	-51.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	$23,920.67 PAB23,920.67	-17.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.25 FCFA4,233	$16.62 PAB16.62	+129.2%
Average			-11.8%

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pay 9.2% more for housing

	Gabon	Panama
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$49.81 PAB49.81	-22.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	$789.50 PAB789.50	-22.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$426.76 FCFA249K	$614.84 PAB614.84	+44.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.27 FCFA38,105	$96.53 PAB96.53	+47.9%
Average			+9.2%

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pay 2.0 times more for childcare

	Gabon	Panama
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$170.70 FCFA99,660	$543.33 PAB543.33	+218.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,547.83 FCFA3M	$7,213.83 PAB7,213.83	+30.0%
Average			+103.4%

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pay 16.6% more for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Panama
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 FCFA598	$2.21 PAB2.21	+115.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.97 FCFA3,488	$3.73 PAB3.73	-37.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.56 FCFA1,495	$5.29 PAB5.29	+106.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$50.91 PAB50.91	-20.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 FCFA2,614	$6.13 PAB6.13	+37.0%
Average			+16.6%

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pay 14.3% less for clothing

	Gabon	Panama
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.35 FCFA49,830	$45.56 PAB45.56	-46.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$36.71 PAB36.71	-14.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$69.81 PAB69.81	+36.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.42 FCFA59,796	$88.33 PAB88.33	-13.8%
Average			-14.3%

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