Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (£11) | £15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (£9) | £5.50 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (£4.84) | £3.42 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (£1.95) | £0.83 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (£2.15) | £2.15 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (£3.07) | £1.37 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (£10) | £4.69 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (£3.51) | £1.77 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (£2.72) | £0.79 | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (£1.15) | £1.64 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (£11) | £7 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (£3.48) | £1.76 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (£0.62) | £0.79 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (£2,119) | £1,307 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,341) | £1,091 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (£201) | £181 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,341) | £686 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (£670) | £568 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (£107) | £117 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (£57) | £22 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (£656) | £356 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (£201) | £79 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (£9) | £8 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (£1.62) | £12 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (£44) | £67 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (£49) | £32 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (£60) | £60 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (£61) | £64 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (£21,025) | £17,989 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (£0.72) | £1.16 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (£40) | £60 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (£16) | £4.75 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (£54) | £61 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (£8) | £2.66 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (£4.31) | £1.39 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (£4.02) | £3.14 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (£2.97) | £1.63 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (£2.95) | £1.71 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,943 Franc (£70) | £56 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.16 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (£536) | £420 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £37 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,491
(3,350,218 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,800
in Aberdeen.
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