Cost of living comparison

Faroe Islands

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Gabon

Libreville vs. Torshavn Cost of Living Summary

Libreville is 36.0% cheaper than Torshavn.

Restaurants: pay 33.7% less in Libreville
Groceries: pay 31.7% less in Libreville
Transportation: pay 9.7% less in Libreville
Housing: pay 32.7% less in Libreville
Childcare: pay 65.0% less in Libreville
Entertainment and Sports: pay 59.5% less in Libreville
Clothing: pay 51.4% less in Libreville

Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Libreville.

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Libreville vs. Torshavn Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Libreville instead of Torshavn, you would:

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pay 33.7% less for restaurants

	Torshavn	Libreville
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$26.22 DKK175.58	$17.07 FCFA9,998	-34.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$19.96 DKK133.67	$15.36 FCFA8,998	-23.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.25 DKK21.73	$1.71 FCFA1,000	-47.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.65 DKK17.73	$1.42 FCFA833	-46.3%
Average			-33.7%

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pay 31.7% less for groceries

	Torshavn	Libreville
Bread 1 loaf	$4.94 DKK33.11	$1.19 FCFA698	-75.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.24 DKK55.18	$5.12 FCFA2,999	-37.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.61 DKK57.63	$12.92 FCFA7,569	+50.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.35 DKK42.54	$4.32 FCFA2,533	-31.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.46 DKK43.23	$3.87 FCFA2,268	-40.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.83 DKK12.29	$1.36 FCFA794	-26.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.51 DKK16.84	$1.74 FCFA1,020	-30.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.72 DKK18.20	$1.74 FCFA1,020	-35.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.34 DKK15.70	$1.55 FCFA907	-33.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.65 DKK11.07	$1.36 FCFA794	-18.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.08 DKK13.96	$1.94 FCFA1,134	-7.1%
Average			-31.7%

Torshavn vs. Libreville - Cost of groceries

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pay 9.7% less for transportation

	Torshavn	Libreville
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.59 DKK44.11	$4.01 FCFA2,351	-39.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.96 DKK200.66	$46.94 FCFA27,495	+56.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$29,019.42 FCFA17M
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$7.25 FCFA4,246
Average			-9.7%

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pay 32.7% less for housing

	Torshavn	Libreville
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.88 DKK601.99	$64.01 FCFA37,493	-28.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,084.60 DKK7,264.01	$1,024.21 FCFA600K	-5.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$892.85 DKK5,979.77	$426.76 FCFA250K	-52.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$98.04 DKK656.64	$65.27 FCFA38,228	-33.4%
Average			-32.7%

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pay 65.0% less for childcare

	Torshavn	Libreville
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$488.12 DKK3,269.14	$170.70 FCFA99,981	-65.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$5,547.83 FCFA3M
Average			-65.0%

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pay 59.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Torshavn	Libreville
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.48 DKK63.52	$1.02 FCFA600	-89.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.91 DKK46.25	$5.97 FCFA3,499	-13.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$11.24 DKK75.25	$2.56 FCFA1,500	-77.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$55.13 DKK369.22	$64.01 FCFA37,493	+16.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$16.10 DKK107.86	$4.48 FCFA2,622	-72.2%
Average			-59.5%

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pay 51.4% less for clothing

	Torshavn	Libreville
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$140.41 DKK940.36	$85.35 FCFA49,990	-39.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$59.92 DKK401.33	$42.68 FCFA24,995	-28.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$166.66 DKK1,116.19	$51.21 FCFA29,994	-69.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$244.68 DKK1,638.75	$102.42 FCFA59,988	-58.1%
Average			-51.4%

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