Cost of living comparison

Gabon

compared to

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Saint Lucia is 7.6% cheaper than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 40.3% less in Saint Lucia
Groceries: pay 19.7% more in Saint Lucia
Transportation: pay 16.0% more in Saint Lucia
Housing: pay 32.1% less in Saint Lucia
Childcare: pay 24.6% more in Saint Lucia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 38.1% more in Saint Lucia
Clothing: pay 20.5% more in Saint Lucia

The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, clothing, groceries, and transportation in Saint Lucia are more expensive than in Gabon. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in Saint Lucia.

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Saint Lucia vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saint Lucia instead of Gabon, you would:

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pay 40.3% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.07 FCFA9,966	$9.25 EC$25.00	-45.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.36 FCFA8,969	$8.33 EC$22.50	-45.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.71 FCFA997	$1.94 EC$5.25	+13.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.42 FCFA830	$0.97 EC$2.62	-31.7%
Average			-40.3%

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pay 19.7% more for groceries

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.19 FCFA696	$1.86 EC$5.02	+56.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.12 FCFA2,990	$5.61 EC$15.17	+9.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.92 FCFA7,545	$7.75 EC$20.95	-40.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.32 FCFA2,525	$4.71 EC$12.73	+9.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.87 FCFA2,260	$4.10 EC$11.09	+5.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$3.89 EC$10.50	+186.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$0.75 EC$2.02	-57.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 FCFA1,017	$3.70 EC$10.00	+112.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.55 FCFA904	$6.66 EC$18.00	+330.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.36 FCFA791	$1.54 EC$4.17	+13.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.94 FCFA1,130	$0.93 EC$2.50	-52.2%
Average			+19.7%

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pay 16.0% more for transportation

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.01 FCFA2,344	$5.83 EC$15.75	+45.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.94 FCFA27,407	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	$25,901.46 EC$70,000.00	-10.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.25 FCFA4,233	??
Average			+16.0%

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pay 32.1% less for housing

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$43.54 EC$117.67	-32.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	$456.36 EC$1,233.33	-55.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$426.76 FCFA249K	$345.35 EC$933.33	-19.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$65.27 FCFA38,105	$85.71 EC$231.64	+31.3%
Average			-32.1%

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pay 24.6% more for childcare

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$170.70 FCFA99,660	$212.76 EC$575.00	+24.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,547.83 FCFA3M	??
Average			+24.6%

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pay 38.1% more for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 FCFA598	$3.89 EC$10.51	+279.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.97 FCFA3,488	$3.70 EC$10.00	-38.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.56 FCFA1,495	$9.25 EC$25.00	+261.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.01 FCFA37,373	$48.57 EC$131.25	-24.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.48 FCFA2,614	$6.48 EC$17.50	+44.6%
Average			+38.1%

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pay 20.5% more for clothing

	Gabon	Saint Lucia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$85.35 FCFA49,830	$52.73 EC$142.50	-38.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$42.68 FCFA24,915	$53.19 EC$143.75	+24.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$51.21 FCFA29,898	$111.01 EC$300.00	+116.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$102.42 FCFA59,796	$129.51 EC$350.00	+26.4%
Average			+20.5%

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