- 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 | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 93% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (₨981) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (₨760) | ₨350 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (₨425) | ₨147 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (₨171) | ₨39 | + 335% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (₨188) | ₨60 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (₨269) | ₨30 | + 797% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (₨920) | ₨80 | + 1050% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (₨308) | ₨113 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (₨238) | ₨49 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (₨101) | ₨250 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (₨941) | ₨394 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (₨306) | ₨174 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (₨55) | ₨35 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 135% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (₨185,995) | ₨29,031 | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨117,664) | ₨20,186 | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (₨17,642) | ₨10,000 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨117,664) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (₨58,832) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (₨9,413) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (₨5,036) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (₨57,619) | ₨21,000 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨17,650) | ₨2,000 | + 782% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (₨812) | ₨200 | + 306% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (₨142) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (₨3,855) | ₨2,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (₨4,275) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (₨5,282) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (₨5,383) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 43% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (₨1,845,267) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (₨63) | ₨71 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨3,530) | ₨1,500 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 257% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 257% 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 (₨1,412) | ₨200 | + 606% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (₨4,707) | ₨500 | + 841% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (₨706) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (₨379) | ₨80 | + 373% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨353) | ₨160 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (₨260) | ₨60 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (₨259) | ₨20 | + 1195% | |
| 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 (₨6,112) | ₨500 | + 1122% | |
| 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 Air 2, 64GB | 400,000 Franc (₨47,066) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 84% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨152,434
(1,295,504 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨83,000
in Akola.
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