- 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 | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 83% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,240 Franc (₨1,017) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (₨710) | ₨350 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (₨397) | ₨147 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (₨160) | ₨39 | + 307% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (₨176) | ₨60 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (₨252) | ₨30 | + 739% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (₨860) | ₨80 | + 975% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (₨288) | ₨113 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (₨223) | ₨49 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (₨95) | ₨250 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (₨880) | ₨394 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (₨286) | ₨174 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (₨51) | ₨35 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 133% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (₨173,936) | ₨29,031 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨110,035) | ₨20,186 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (₨16,498) | ₨10,000 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨110,035) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (₨55,018) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (₨8,803) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (₨4,709) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (₨53,883) | ₨21,000 | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨16,505) | ₨2,000 | + 725% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (₨759) | ₨200 | + 280% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (₨133) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 6% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (₨3,605) | ₨2,000 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (₨3,998) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (₨4,940) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (₨5,034) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 39% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (₨1,725,631) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (₨59) | ₨71 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨3,301) | ₨1,500 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 241% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 241% 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 (₨1,320) | ₨200 | + 560% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (₨4,401) | ₨500 | + 780% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (₨660) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (₨354) | ₨80 | + 343% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨330) | ₨160 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (₨243) | ₨60 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (₨242) | ₨20 | + 1111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 37% 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 (₨5,716) | ₨500 | + 1043% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| 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 | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 80% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨112,595
(1,023,265 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Akola.
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