Budget for Libreville next month?

Question

I'm heading to Libreville next month and trying to figure out a daily budget. How much should I plan for meals, transport, and a few activities?

sibyl · Answer

honestly it depends a lot on where you're staying. if you're near the city center or mont bouet, meals at local spots like the maquis are pretty cheap like 3000-5000 francs for a good plate of poulet nyembwe or poisson braisé. transport wise, taxis are the main thing and they'll run you about 1500-2000 francs for a short trip within the city, but negotitate first or you'll get tourist pricing. for activities, the musée des arts et traditions is like 2000 francs and the marché du lundi is free to wander but bring cash for souvenirs. i'd ballpark around 25,000-35,000 francs a day if you're eating at local places and taking a few taxis, but it can go way higher if you hit the nicer restaurants near the bord de mer.

kerstin · Answer

If you're planning to cook some meals yourself, the Mbolo supermarket near the Louis roundabout has decent prices on basics like rice, oil, and fresh vegetables. A bag of vegetables and a kilo of fish might run you around 5000 francs and could last a couple of days. For activities, the beach at Pointe-Denis is a popular weekend trip, and the ferry is about 4000 francs round trip, plus you'll want to bring snacks since food options there are limited and pricey. I'd budget closer to 30,000 francs a day if you mix in a few nicer meals and a weekend excursion, but you can trim it to 20,000 if you stick to street food and walk more.

leonore · Answer

one thing people don't mention is the cost of water - you can't drink tap water here, so budget 500-1000 francs per big bottle. also, a lot of the markets close by like 6pm so plan your shopping early. for a drink in the evening, the beach bars on the corniche have beers for around 1500 francs, but the clubs near mont bouet charge way more for entry. i'd say 30,000 is a safe daily number if you're eating well and moving around, but you could do 20,000 if you're careful

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