- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- Turkey
- Pointe-Noire
- Alanya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 111% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (63TL) | 25TL | + 154% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (49TL) | 20TL | + 146% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (27TL) | 10TL | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (11TL) | 3.50TL | + 216% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (12TL) | 24TL | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (17TL) | 3.00TL | + 481% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (60TL) | 16TL | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (20TL) | 3.00TL | + 564% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (15TL) | 2.00TL | + 672% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (7TL) | 8TL | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (61TL) | 65TL | - 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (20TL) | 3.50TL | + 465% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (3.55TL) | 2.00TL | + 77% | |
Housing | + 490% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 490% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (12,037TL) | 1,250TL | + 863% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (7,615TL) | 1,000TL | + 662% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (1,142TL) | 300TL | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (7,615TL) | 1,000TL | + 662% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (3,808TL) | 850TL | + 348% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (609TL) | 200TL | + 205% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (326TL) | 60TL | + 443% | |
40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (3,729TL) | 1,200TL | + 211% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (1,142TL) | 400TL | + 186% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (53TL) | 20TL | + 163% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (9TL) | 15TL | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 178% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 178% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (250TL) | 250TL | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (277TL) | 35TL | + 691% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (342TL) | 280TL | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (348TL) | 300TL | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (119,423TL) | 98,900TL | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (4.06TL) | 5.18TL | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (228TL) | 200TL | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 23% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (91TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (305TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (46TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (25TL) | 8TL | + 227% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (23TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (17TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (17TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 (396TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (3,046TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 150TL | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13TL | - | |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on December 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 128% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 9,352TL
(1,228,124 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,100TL
in Alanya.
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