- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- India
- Pointe-Noire
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 129% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (₨1,012) | ₨150 | + 575% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (₨784) | ₨300 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (₨438) | ₨225 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (₨176) | ₨99 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (₨194) | ₨79 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (₨278) | ₨30 | + 826% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (₨949) | ₨300 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (₨318) | ₨162 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (₨246) | ₨80 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (₨105) | ₨100 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (₨971) | ₨850 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (₨315) | ₨80 | + 294% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (₨57) | ₨100 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 369% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (₨191,931) | ₨20,330 | + 844% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨121,419) | ₨7,000 | + 1635% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (₨18,205) | ₨5,041 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨121,419) | ₨10,500 | + 1056% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (₨60,710) | ₨10,000 | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (₨9,714) | ₨8,000 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (₨5,196) | ₨1,000 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (₨59,458) | ₨100,000 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨18,213) | ₨25,000 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (₨838) | ₨300 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (₨147) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 21% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (₨3,978) | ₨2,500 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (₨4,412) | ₨4,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (₨5,451) | ₨4,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (₨5,554) | ₨3,000 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 196% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (₨1,904,157) | ₨570,000 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (₨65) | ₨66 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨3,643) | ₨500 | + 629% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 42% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (₨1,457) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (₨4,857) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (₨729) | ₨50 | + 1357% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (₨391) | ₨100 | + 291% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨364) | ₨100 | + 264% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (₨269) | ₨300 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (₨267) | ₨100 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 14% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,943 Franc (₨6,307) | ₨5,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨80 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (₨48,568) | ₨30,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨200 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 143% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨158,010
(1,301,360 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨65,000
in Aizawl.
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