Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | + 25% | |||
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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 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (£4.79) | £3.42 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (£1.93) | £0.81 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (£2.12) | £2.15 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (£3.04) | £1.37 | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (£10) | £4.65 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (£3.47) | £1.77 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (£2.69) | £0.79 | + 242% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (£1.14) | £1.64 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (£11) | £7 | + 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (£3.45) | £1.76 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (£0.62) | £0.76 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 47% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (£2,099) | £1,307 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,328) | £1,091 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (£199) | £181 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,328) | £686 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (£664) | £568 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (£106) | £117 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (£57) | £22 | + 163% | |
40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (£650) | £356 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (£199) | £79 | + 152% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (£9) | £8 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (£1.61) | £12 | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (£44) | £67 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (£48) | £32 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (£60) | £60 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (£61) | £64 | - 5% | |
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 (£20,823) | £17,989 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (£0.71) | £1.14 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (£40) | £60 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 36% 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) | £5.88 | + 171% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (£53) | £61 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (£8) | £2.60 | + 206% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (£4.27) | £1.39 | + 207% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (£3.98) | £3.06 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (£2.94) | £1.57 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (£2.92) | £1.96 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £15 | - | |
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 | - | £36 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,943 Franc (£69) | £56 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.24 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (£531) | £401 | + 32% | |
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% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 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 £5,060
(3,811,042 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,300
in Aberdeen.
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