Cost of living in Kayes, Republic of the Congo vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (kr114) | kr131 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (kr80) | kr67 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (kr34) | kr31 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (kr34) | kr7 | + 390% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (kr27) | kr30 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (kr17) | kr19 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (kr46) | kr68 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (kr23) | kr18 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (kr11) | kr10 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (kr5.72) | kr12 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 Franc (kr40) | kr78 | - 49% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Franc (kr11) | kr19 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (kr29) | kr10 | + 199% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 19% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (kr3,432) | kr8,455 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,000 Franc (kr1,716) | kr5,757 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Franc (kr915) | kr1,141 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (kr1,144) | kr4,956 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (kr915) | kr3,745 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (kr286) | kr1,512 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (kr114) | kr193 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Franc (kr1,144) | kr3,644 | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | kr684 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (kr34) | kr54 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (kr915) | kr169 | + 442% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 81% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (kr172) | kr778 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (kr858) | kr230 | + 273% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (kr858) | kr745 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,000 Franc (kr858) | kr1,287 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr304,676 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (kr6) | kr10 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr386 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 186% | |||
Personal Care in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 186% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr50 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100,000 Franc (kr1,144) | kr73 | + 1462% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Franc (kr572) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (kr286) | kr58 | + 392% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (kr36) | kr28 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (kr40) | kr29 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (kr23) | kr13 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (kr29) | kr16 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (kr114) | kr171 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 94% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (kr57) | kr337 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (kr57) | kr187 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr475 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Franc (kr572) | kr606 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (kr114) | kr73 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (kr57) | kr42 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (kr11) | kr33 | - 65% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | kr3,125 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (kr11) | kr0.91 | + 1152% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (kr572) | kr255 | + 124% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (kr172) | kr42 | + 307% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on August 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 39% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr36,261 (3,169,611 Franc) in Kayes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr26,000 in Aalborg.
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