Living in Libreville
Gabon · tropical
Libreville is a mid-sized city of roughly 700,000 people right by the sea in Gabon. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,250. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for swimming, food and eating out, quiet days.
Libreville at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Libreville
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Anyone into swimming
- Anyone into food and eating out
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
No national law requires a child to be vaccinated here. The schedule is an offer, not a duty.
If you skip them: Nothing. No national law requires it.
Exemptions: Not needed: there is no mandate to be exempt from.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +19% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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⚠️ The downsides of living in Libreville
- •Yellow fever risk, vaccination is required or recommended.
- •Malaria is present, mostly in rural areas and the wet season.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Libreville?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Libreville, Gabon?
A typical month in Libreville costs around $1,250, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Libreville, Gabon safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Libreville at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable.
What is the internet like in Libreville?
Internet in Libreville is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Libreville?
Libreville has a tropical climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Libreville?
Healthcare in Libreville is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Gabon?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Gabon at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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