Capital city in Estuaire, Gabon
Cost of living in Libreville
How much a month costs in Libreville
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,060–3,430 (CFA1.2M–2M).
Prices in Libreville
Typical 2026 ranges in XAF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XAF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CFA350,000–800,000 | $600–1,370 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CFA200,000–450,000 | $343–772 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CFA50,000–120,000 | $86–206 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CFA2,000–4,000 | $3.4–6.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CFA10,000–25,000 | $17–43 |
| Cappuccino | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CFA300–500 | $0.51–0.86 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | CFA30,000–70,000 | $51–120 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CFA5,000–15,000 | $9–26 |
Value for money: 4/100
A value score of 4/100 means Libreville gives more quality of life per dollar than 3% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 42/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Libreville
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Libreville?
About $772–1,200 on a lean budget, $2,060–3,430 for a comfortable month and $4,800–7,720 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Libreville?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CFA350,000–800,000 ($600–1,370) a month in the center and CFA200,000–450,000 ($343–772) outside it.
How much does food cost in Libreville?
A local meal is CFA2,000–4,000 ($3.4–6.9); a mid-range restaurant is CFA10,000–25,000 ($17–43) per person.
Is Gabon expensive?
Prices in Gabon are about 37% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.