- 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 | + 132% | |||
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Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 132% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (₨1,033) | ₨150 | + 589% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (₨801) | ₨300 | + 167% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (₨448) | ₨225 | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (₨180) | ₨99 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (₨198) | ₨79 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (₨284) | ₨30 | + 846% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (₨970) | ₨300 | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (₨325) | ₨162 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (₨251) | ₨80 | + 214% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (₨107) | ₨100 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (₨992) | ₨850 | + 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (₨322) | ₨80 | + 303% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (₨58) | ₨100 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 425% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 425% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (₨196,037) | ₨10,165 | + 1829% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨124,016) | ₨7,000 | + 1672% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (₨18,595) | ₨5,041 | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨124,016) | ₨10,500 | + 1081% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (₨62,008) | ₨10,000 | + 520% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (₨9,921) | ₨8,000 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (₨5,307) | ₨1,000 | + 431% | |
40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (₨60,729) | ₨100,000 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨18,602) | ₨25,000 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (₨856) | ₨300 | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (₨150) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 23% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (₨4,063) | ₨2,500 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (₨4,506) | ₨4,000 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (₨5,567) | ₨4,000 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (₨5,673) | ₨3,000 | + 89% | |
Transportation | + 197% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 197% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (₨1,944,889) | ₨570,000 | + 241% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (₨66) | ₨66 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨3,720) | ₨500 | + 644% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 41% 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 (₨1,488) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (₨4,961) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (₨744) | ₨50 | + 1388% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (₨399) | ₨100 | + 299% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨372) | ₨100 | + 272% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (₨274) | ₨300 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (₨273) | ₨100 | + 173% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 15% 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 (₨6,442) | ₨5,000 | + 29% | |
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 (₨49,607) | ₨30,000 | + 65% | |
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 | + 153% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 153% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨75,794
(611,162 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨30,000
in Aizawl.
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