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Cost of Living in Libreville

Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon · Population 899,000 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Gabon average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FCFA372,614 ($616)
Couple, monthlyFCFA667,721 ($1,104)
Family of four, monthlyFCFA869,684 ($1,437)

Estimated Prices in Libreville

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFCFA3,775 ($6.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFCFA15,101 ($24.96)per meal
CappuccinoFCFA1,133 ($1.87)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FCFA85,571 ($141)per month
Monthly public transport passFCFA13,842 ($22.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFCFA36,494 ($60.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FCFA10,571 ($17.47)per month
Fitness club membershipFCFA10,571 ($17.47)per month
Cinema ticketFCFA2,768 ($4.58)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA173,842 ($287)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFCFA120,934 ($200)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA362,801 ($600)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Libreville is FCFA471,900 ($780) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA372,614 ($616) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA484,398 ($801) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA120,934 ($200)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Owendo

15 km away · Estuaire

Ntoum

36 km away · Estuaire

Bifoun

133 km away · Moyen-Ogooué

Port-Gentil

145 km away · Ogooué-Maritime

Lambaréné

150 km away · Moyen-Ogooué

Omboué

221 km away · Ogooué-Maritime

Mitzic

240 km away · Woleu-Ntem

Oyem

272 km away · Woleu-Ntem

Other Major Cities in Gabon

Port-Gentil

Ogooué-Maritime · pop. 154,632

FCFA280,720 ($464) / mo

Franceville

Haut-Ogooué · pop. 110,568

FCFA280,720 ($464) / mo

Owendo

Estuaire · pop. 79,300

FCFA280,720 ($464) / mo

Oyem

Woleu-Ntem · pop. 60,685

FCFA280,720 ($464) / mo

Ntoum

Estuaire · pop. 51,954

FCFA280,720 ($464) / mo

Living in Libreville

Libreville is the capital and one of the key cities in Gabon. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA372,614 ($616), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA120,934 ($200) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA869,684 ($1,437) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA667,721 ($1,104) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Libreville is FCFA471,900 ($780). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA484,398 ($801) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Libreville expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FCFA372,614 ($616) per month in Libreville including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Gabon.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Libreville?
A net salary of around FCFA484,398 ($801) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Libreville with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Libreville is FCFA471,900 ($780).
How much is rent in Libreville?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FCFA173,842 ($287) per month in the city centre and FCFA120,934 ($200) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FCFA362,801 ($600).
Is Libreville cheaper than Gabon on average?
No — Libreville is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Gabon average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Libreville?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at FCFA85,571 ($141) in Libreville. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about FCFA3,775 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around FCFA1,133 ($2).
How do transport costs in Libreville compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Libreville is estimated at FCFA13,842 ($23). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Libreville are estimates based on Gabon national averages adjusted for city size (population 899,000) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.