Gabon: Cost of living
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Gabon |
Cost of living index, world average = 100 |
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Latest value | 78.60 |
Year | 2017 |
Measure | index points |
Data availability | 2017 - 2017 |
Average | 78.60 |
Min - Max | 78.60 - 78.60 |
Source | World Bank International Comparison Program |
The cost of living index is a broad measure of the prices paid by households and non-profit organizations that provide services to households in Gabon and other countries.
The index incorporates all goods and services in the typical household consumption basket in individual countries with appropriate weights.
It is designed to allow comparison across countries.
The data are from the World Bank International Comparison Program which updates the price information every seven years.
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The value of that indicator for 2017 is 78.6 index points.
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Definition: The cost of living index summarizes the level of prices paid by households and non-profit organizations that provide services to households. It incorporates all goods and services in the average consumption basket with appropriate weights. The data are from the World Bank International Comparison Program.
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Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
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Cost of living | 78.60 | 2017 | index points |
Food prices | 120.011 | 2017 | index points |
Fruit prices | 112.03 | 2017 | index points |
Vegetable prices | 157.19 | 2017 | index points |
Bread and cereal prices | 127.72 | 2017 | index points |
Milk, cheese, and eggs prices | 121.26 | 2017 | index points |
Meat prices | 112.34 | 2017 | index points |
Fish and seafood prices | 98.56 | 2017 | index points |
Alcohol beverage prices | 88.05 | 2017 | index points |
Clothing and footwear prices | 85.72 | 2017 | index points |
Housing and utilities prices | 75.103 | 2017 | index points |
Furniture and household maintenance prices | 70.63 | 2017 | index points |
Healthcare prices | 64.92 | 2017 | index points |
Transport prices | 85.64 | 2017 | index points |
Hotel and restaurant prices | 60.16 | 2017 | index points |
Vehicle prices | 118.11 | 2017 | index points |
Communication prices | 108.94 | 2017 | index points |
Recreation and culture prices | 69.93 | 2017 | index points |
Education prices | 35.08 | 2017 | index points |
Machinery and equipment prices | 119.47 | 2017 | index points |