Cost of living comparison

Saint Lucia

compared to

Gabon

Gabon vs. Saint Lucia Cost of Living Summary

Gabon is 8.2% more expensive than Saint Lucia overall.

Restaurants: pay 67.4% more in Gabon
Groceries: pay 16.5% less in Gabon
Transportation: pay 13.8% less in Gabon
Housing: pay 47.2% more in Gabon
Childcare: pay 19.8% less in Gabon
Entertainment and Sports: pay 27.6% less in Gabon
Clothing: pay 17.0% less in Gabon

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

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Gabon vs. Saint Lucia Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 67.4% more for restaurants

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.25 EC$25.00	$17.07 FCFA9,966	+84.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.33 EC$22.50	$15.36 FCFA8,969	+84.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.94 EC$5.25	$1.71 FCFA997	-12.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.97 EC$2.62	$1.42 FCFA830	+46.5%
Average			+67.4%

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pay 16.5% less for groceries

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Bread 1 loaf	$1.86 EC$5.02	$1.19 FCFA696	-35.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.61 EC$15.17	$5.12 FCFA2,990	-8.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.75 EC$20.95	$12.92 FCFA7,545	+66.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.71 EC$12.73	$4.32 FCFA2,525	-8.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.10 EC$11.09	$3.87 FCFA2,260	-5.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.89 EC$10.50	$1.36 FCFA791	-65.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.75 EC$2.02	$1.74 FCFA1,017	+133.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$1.74 FCFA1,017	-52.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$6.66 EC$18.00	$1.55 FCFA904	-76.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.54 EC$4.17	$1.36 FCFA791	-12.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.93 EC$2.50	$1.94 FCFA1,130	+109.3%
Average			-16.5%

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pay 13.8% less for transportation

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.83 EC$15.75	$4.01 FCFA2,344	-31.1%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$46.94 FCFA27,407
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,901.46 EC$70,000.00	$29,019.42 FCFA17M	+12.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$7.25 FCFA4,233
Average			-13.8%

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pay 47.2% more for housing

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$43.54 EC$117.67	$64.01 FCFA37,373	+47.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$456.36 EC$1,233.33	$1,024.21 FCFA598K	+124.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$345.35 EC$933.33	$426.76 FCFA249K	+23.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$85.71 EC$231.64	$65.27 FCFA38,105	-23.9%
Average			+47.2%

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pay 19.8% less for childcare

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$212.76 EC$575.00	$170.70 FCFA99,660	-19.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$5,547.83 FCFA3M
Average			-19.8%

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pay 27.6% less for entertainment and sports

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.89 EC$10.51	$1.02 FCFA598	-73.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.70 EC$10.00	$5.97 FCFA3,488	+61.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$9.25 EC$25.00	$2.56 FCFA1,495	-72.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$48.57 EC$131.25	$64.01 FCFA37,373	+31.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.48 EC$17.50	$4.48 FCFA2,614	-30.9%
Average			-27.6%

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pay 17.0% less for clothing

	Saint Lucia	Gabon
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$52.73 EC$142.50	$85.35 FCFA49,830	+61.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$53.19 EC$143.75	$42.68 FCFA24,915	-19.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.01 EC$300.00	$51.21 FCFA29,898	-53.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$129.51 EC$350.00	$102.42 FCFA59,796	-20.9%
Average			-17.0%

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