- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- India
- Pointe-Noire
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 139% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (₨1,035) | ₨500 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (₨802) | ₨375 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (₨448) | ₨200 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (₨180) | ₨44 | + 312% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (₨199) | ₨50 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (₨284) | ₨33 | + 752% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (₨971) | ₨90 | + 979% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (₨325) | ₨99 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (₨252) | ₨43 | + 481% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (₨107) | ₨165 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (₨993) | ₨300 | + 231% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (₨323) | ₨143 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (₨58) | ₨38 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 341% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (₨196,334) | ₨25,413 | + 673% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨124,205) | ₨17,667 | + 603% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (₨18,623) | ₨6,525 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨124,205) | ₨15,137 | + 721% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (₨62,102) | ₨10,000 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (₨9,936) | ₨10,000 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (₨5,315) | ₨1,000 | + 432% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (₨60,821) | ₨25,500 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨18,631) | ₨6,000 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (₨857) | ₨150 | + 471% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (₨150) | ₨900 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 20% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (₨4,070) | ₨2,000 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (₨4,513) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (₨5,576) | ₨4,000 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (₨5,682) | ₨4,000 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (₨1,947,837) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (₨66) | ₨73 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨3,726) | ₨2,750 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 254% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (₨1,490) | ₨200 | + 645% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (₨4,968) | ₨500 | + 894% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (₨745) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (₨400) | ₨80 | + 400% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨373) | ₨160 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (₨275) | ₨60 | + 358% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (₨273) | ₨20 | + 1267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 33% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨385 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,943 Franc (₨6,452) | ₨500 | + 1190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (₨49,682) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 117% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨180,085
(1,449,904 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨83,000
in Akola.
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